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$164,876$228 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Aug 12, 2004

56 W CHESTNUT AVE

CORTLAND, IL 60112
1
Beds
1
Baths
724 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$165K
$157K low$173K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Aug 12, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,891 (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.$33,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,019
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,551
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,710

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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
Cortland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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%

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How this home compares

56 W Chestnut 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Cortland 60112
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Cortland 60112
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$171K$393K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$164,876
CheaperTypical $301,477Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 56 W Chestnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 60112DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,876almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22830% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than724 ft²14% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac16% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than19502% of homes17% of homes

About 56 W Chestnut Ave

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

The TopHap Estimate for 56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL is $164,876 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,766 to $172,986. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL last sold on Aug 12, 2004 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 724 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

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

56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

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

56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL is assigned to Cortland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D+; Dekalb High School (high), rated C-. 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 Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL compare to other homes in Cortland 60112?

Among the 1,563 homes in Cortland 60112, it is worth more than almost none of them ($164,876 against a typical $301,477), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($228 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 14% of them (724 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1950 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 W Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL was $1,891. The county assessed it at $33,570.

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