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$72,159$59 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

549 STERLING ST

LA SALLE, IL 61301
2
Baths
1,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$72K
$63K low$81K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,236 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$22,895 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,404
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,491
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,937
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,685

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
19
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLASALLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lincoln Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
La Salle-Peru Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Northwest Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Lasalle Elementary School District 122

Neighborhood · ZIP 61301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,708
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,431
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

549 Sterling St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in LaSalle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in LaSalle County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in LaSalle County
  • Older than 82% of homes in LaSalle County

What homes are worth in La Salle 61301

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$50K$492K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in La Salle 61301.

How it measures up in La Salle 61301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Salle 61301.

Estimated value$72,159
CheaperTypical $124,286Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 549 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Salle 61301LaSalle County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,15911% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$599% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²48% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²16% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes18% of homes

About 549 Sterling St

How much is 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL is $72,159 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $63,253 to $81,065. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL last sell?

549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL last sold on Feb 24, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL?

549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL built?

549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL?

549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL is assigned to Lincoln Jr High School (middle), rated D; La Salle-Peru Township High School (high), rated B+; Northwest Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Lasalle Elementary School District 122. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL compare to other homes in La Salle 61301?

Among the 3,755 homes in La Salle 61301, it is worth more than 11% of them ($72,159 against a typical $124,286), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($59 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of LaSalle County, it is worth more than 7% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 549 Sterling St, La Salle, IL was $2,236. The county assessed it at $22,895.

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