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$205,299$58 / 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 90How 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

79 MAIN ST

GERMAN VALLEY, IL 61039
5
Beds
1
Baths
3,555 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.
0.31 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.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$205K
$184K low$227K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,189 (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.$58,738 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,633
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,105
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,185
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,214

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1930
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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, Attached
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
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 7.8 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 8.2 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61039These 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.80
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 100.30

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.827
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,441
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

79 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 81% of homes in German Valley 61039

What homes are worth in German Valley 61039

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

This home
$115K$466K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in German Valley 61039.

How it measures up in German Valley 61039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in German Valley 61039.

Estimated value$205,299
CheaperTypical $194,857Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$58
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area3,555 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 79 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGerman Valley 61039Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$205,29956% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5820% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than3,555 ft²86% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac37% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than190019% of homes23% of homes

About 79 Main St

How much is 79 Main St, German Valley, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Main St, German Valley, IL is $205,299 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $183,953 to $226,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Main St, German Valley, IL last sell?

79 Main St, German Valley, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Main St, German Valley, IL?

79 Main St, German Valley, IL has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,555 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 79 Main St, German Valley, IL built?

79 Main St, German Valley, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Main St, German Valley, IL?

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

How does 79 Main St, German Valley, IL compare to other homes in German Valley 61039?

Among the 262 homes in German Valley 61039, it is worth more than 56% of them ($205,299 against a typical $194,857), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($58 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,555 ft² against a typical 2,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1900 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 63% 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 79 Main St, German Valley, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Main St, German Valley, IL was $4,189. The county assessed it at $58,738.

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