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$158,802$83 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

7228 N IL ROUTE 26

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
1,912 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$159K
$141K low$177K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$158,802
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$127,042

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,232 (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.$31,197 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,172
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,064

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.10
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Rural Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
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
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61030These 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.106
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 100.35

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,872
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,079
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

7228 N Il Route 26 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 70% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Ogle County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Ogle County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ogle County

What homes are worth in Forreston 61030

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

This home
$74K$464K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Forreston 61030.

How it measures up in Forreston 61030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forreston 61030.

Estimated value$158,802
CheaperTypical $169,727Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 7228 N Il Route 26 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,80243% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8327% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,912 ft²77% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac85% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes5% of homes

About 7228 N Il Route 26

How much is 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL is $158,802 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $140,898 to $176,706. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL last sell?

7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL?

7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL has 1,912 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL built?

7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL?

7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL is assigned to Forreston Grade School (elementary), rated A+; Forreston Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 43% of them ($158,802 against a typical $169,727), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($83 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,912 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (4 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 30% 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 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7228 N Il Route 26, Forreston, IL was $2,232. The county assessed it at $31,197.

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