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$317,546
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 $275,000 on Feb 5, 2025

717 ELM ST

SANDWICH, IL 60548
3
Beds
0
Baths
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$318K
$293K low$342K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Feb 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,037 (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.$78,804 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,908
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,896
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,412

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

Neighborhood · ZIP 60548These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.289 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,564
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.53%

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How this home compares

717 Elm 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Sandwich 60548

What homes are worth in Sandwich 60548

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

This home
$180K$669K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Sandwich 60548.

How it measures up in Sandwich 60548

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sandwich 60548.

Estimated value$317,546
CheaperTypical $318,671Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 717 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandwich 60548DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,54649% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac48% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than19212% of homes9% of homes

About 717 Elm St

How much is 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL is $317,546 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,006 to $342,086. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL last sell?

717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL last sold on Feb 5, 2025 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL?

717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL has 3 bedrooms and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL built?

717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL compare to other homes in Sandwich 60548?

Among the 3,838 homes in Sandwich 60548, it is worth more than 49% of them ($317,546 against a typical $318,671), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1921 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 61% 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 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 717 Elm St, Sandwich, IL was $5,037. The county assessed it at $78,804.

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