Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential (General/Single)Residential
$240,994$243 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $220,000 on May 10, 2024

56 W AMBER AVE

CORTLAND, IL 60112
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
990 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$241K
$221K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · May 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,016 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$65,065 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,022
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,043
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,169
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,195

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.9 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 168 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Cortland Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60112These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,414
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.338 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,943
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,264
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.52%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

56 W Amber Ave 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 83% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cortland 60112

What homes are worth in Cortland 60112

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

This home
$173K$395K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Cortland 60112.

How it measures up in Cortland 60112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortland 60112.

Estimated value$240,994
CheaperTypical $301,477Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,155 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 56 W Amber Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 60112DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,99417% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24338% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than990 ft²28% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac80% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than19653% of homes27% of homes

About 56 W Amber Ave

How much is 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL is $240,994 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $220,901 to $261,087. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL last sell?

56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL last sold on May 10, 2024 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL?

56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 990 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL built?

56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL?

56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL is assigned to Cortland Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D; Dekalb High School (high), rated D. All sit in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL compare to other homes in Cortland 60112?

Among the 1,559 homes in Cortland 60112, it is worth more than 17% of them ($240,994 against a typical $301,477), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($243 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 28% of them (990 ft² against a typical 1,155 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1965 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 31% 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 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 56 W Amber Ave, Cortland, IL was $5,016. The county assessed it at $65,065.

More homes on W Amber Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Cortland 60112

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 56 W Amber Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map