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$194,878$145 / 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 93How 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

6859 S JAMES DR

ROCHELLE, IL 61068
0
Baths
1,344 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.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$195K
$180K low$209K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,873 (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.$57,177 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,387
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,619
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$171,531

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.0.71
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
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 3.1 mi
H
Rochelle Township High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Rochelle Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Rochelle Township High School District 212

Neighborhood · ZIP 61068These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,738
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,519
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%

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How this home compares

6859 S James Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Rochelle 61068
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Ogle County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Rochelle 61068
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Rochelle 61068

What homes are worth in Rochelle 61068

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

This home
$84K$465K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Rochelle 61068.

How it measures up in Rochelle 61068

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochelle 61068.

Estimated value$194,878
CheaperTypical $190,050Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 6859 S James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochelle 61068Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,87852% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14567% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²37% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac82% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than197771% of homes59% of homes

About 6859 S James Dr

How much is 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL is $194,878 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $180,488 to $209,268. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL last sell?

6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL?

6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL has 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL built?

6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL?

6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary); Rochelle Township High School (high), rated C; Rochelle Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Rochelle Township High School District 212. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL compare to other homes in Rochelle 61068?

Among the 4,534 homes in Rochelle 61068, it is worth more than 52% of them ($194,878 against a typical $190,050), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($145 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1977 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 43% 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 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6859 S James Dr, Rochelle, IL was $3,873. The county assessed it at $57,177.

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