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$141,072$235 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $28,000 on Apr 12, 2017

5494 N RIVER RD

BYRON, IL 61010
0
Baths
600 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$141K
$134K low$149K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Apr 12, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$141,072
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$112,858

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,992 (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.$57,942 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,168
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,774
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,481
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,826

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.129 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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 Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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.

E
Mary Morgan Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 mi
H
Byron High School 9-12A
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Byron Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Byron Community Unit School District 226

Neighborhood · ZIP 61010These 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.66
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 100.44

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,069
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5494 N River Rd 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 96% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Ogle County
  • Among the smallest homes in Byron 61010
  • Older than 94% of homes in Byron 61010

What homes are worth in Byron 61010

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

This home
$122K$561K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Byron 61010.

How it measures up in Byron 61010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Byron 61010.

Estimated value$141,072
CheaperTypical $292,162Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 5494 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByron 61010Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,0724% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23591% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than600 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac37% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than19486% of homes25% of homes

About 5494 N River Rd

How much is 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL is $141,072 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $133,501 to $148,643. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sell?

5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sold on Apr 12, 2017 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL has 600 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL built?

5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL is assigned to Mary Morgan Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Byron High School 9-12 (high), rated A; Byron Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Byron Community Unit School District 226. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL compare to other homes in Byron 61010?

Among the 2,805 homes in Byron 61010, it is worth more than 4% of them ($141,072 against a typical $292,162), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($235 against a typical $181), it is bigger than almost none of them (600 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1948 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 23% 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 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5494 N River Rd, Byron, IL was $3,992. The county assessed it at $57,942.

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