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$149,048$115 / ft²
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Last sold for $137,000 on Aug 2, 2023

741 STERLING RD

DIXON, IL 61021
2 / 2
Baths
1,300 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$149K
$144K low$154K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,000 · Aug 2, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,602 (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.$43,022 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,054
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,968
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,111
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,066

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.9 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.0 mi
H
Amboy High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi

District: Amboy Community Unit School District 272

Neighborhood · ZIP 61021These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.91%
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.14%
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.21,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,791
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,602
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.55%

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How this home compares

741 Sterling Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Dixon 61021
  • Older than 80% of homes in Dixon 61021

What homes are worth in Dixon 61021

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

This home
$48K$512K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Dixon 61021.

How it measures up in Dixon 61021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dixon 61021.

Estimated value$149,048
CheaperTypical $166,408Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 741 Sterling Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDixon 61021Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,04842% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11546% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²40% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac89% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than190120% of homes25% of homes

About 741 Sterling Rd

How much is 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL is $149,048 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $143,716 to $154,380. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL last sell?

741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL last sold on Aug 2, 2023 for $137,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL?

741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL built?

741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL?

741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL is assigned to Amboy Jr High School (middle), rated C+; Amboy Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Amboy High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Amboy Community Unit School District 272. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL compare to other homes in Dixon 61021?

Among the 8,518 homes in Dixon 61021, it is worth more than 42% of them ($149,048 against a typical $166,408), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($115 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1901 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 38% 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 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL was $2,602. The county assessed it at $43,022.

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