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$268,759$180 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Nov 2, 2021

709 MAIN ST

SCALES MOUND, IL 61075
0
Baths
1,492 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$269K
$250K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Nov 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,719 (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.$47,077 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,648
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,429
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,017
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$141,245

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJO DAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Scales Mound Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Scales Mound High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Scales Mound Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211

Neighborhood · ZIP 61075These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,215
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,998
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

709 Main St 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 90% of homes in Scales Mound 61075
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Scales Mound 61075
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Scales Mound 61075
  • Older than 85% of homes in Jo Daviess County

What homes are worth in Scales Mound 61075

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

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$73K$349K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Scales Mound 61075.

How it measures up in Scales Mound 61075

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scales Mound 61075.

Estimated value$268,759
CheaperTypical $163,294Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 6.24 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 709 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScales Mound 61075Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,75990% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18081% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,492 ft²46% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac5% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192040% of homes15% of homes

About 709 Main St

How much is 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL is $268,759 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $250,355 to $287,163. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL last sell?

709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL last sold on Nov 2, 2021 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL?

709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL has 1,492 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL built?

709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL?

709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL is assigned to Scales Mound Jr High School (middle), rated B; Scales Mound High School (high), rated A-; Scales Mound Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL compare to other homes in Scales Mound 61075?

Among the 440 homes in Scales Mound 61075, it is worth more than 90% of them ($268,759 against a typical $163,294), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($180 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,492 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 6.24 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 60% 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 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Main St, Scales Mound, IL was $2,719. The county assessed it at $47,077.

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