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$230,489
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 68How 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
Last sold for $291,400 on Oct 27, 2011

8534 N IL ROUTE 26 72

FORRESTON, IL 61030
0
Baths
2.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$230K
$158K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$291,400 · Oct 27, 2011
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.461%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$950,000
FIRST ST BK/SHANNON-POLO · 5.25% 1 · recorded Feb 13, 2018
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$20,000
FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON POLO

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,368 (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.$53,076 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,759
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,317
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,837
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,228

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.46
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 · 1.1 mi
M
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.1 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.Owner occupied
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

8534 N Il Route 26 72 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 73% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% 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
$72K$447K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$230,489
CheaperTypical $169,794Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

How 8534 N Il Route 26 72 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,48973% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.46 ac80% of homes84% of homes

About 8534 N Il Route 26 72

How much is 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL is $230,489 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $157,727 to $303,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL last sell?

8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL last sold on Oct 27, 2011 for $291,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL?

8534 N Il Route 26 72, 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 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 73% of them ($230,489 against a typical $169,794) and its lot is bigger than 80% of them (2.46 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 54% 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 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8534 N Il Route 26 72, Forreston, IL was $3,368. The county assessed it at $53,076.

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