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$269,987$138 / 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 96How 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

5542 N RIVER RD

BYRON, IL 61010
0
Baths
1,956 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$270K
$259K low$281K high
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.$269,987
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$215,990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,162 (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.$74,929 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,083
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,846
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,951
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,787

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.118 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.0.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 3.4 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

5542 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 more than 66% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Ogle County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Ogle County

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
$118K$567K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$269,987
CheaperTypical $293,308Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 5542 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByron 61010Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,98742% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13815% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,956 ft²71% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac35% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than200285% of homes88% of homes

About 5542 N River Rd

How much is 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL is $269,987 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $259,293 to $280,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sell?

5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL has 1,956 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL built?

5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

5542 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 5542 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 42% of them ($269,987 against a typical $293,308), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($138 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,956 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2002 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 66% 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 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 N River Rd, Byron, IL was $5,162. The county assessed it at $74,929.

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