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$249,879$190 / 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 92How 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 $300 on Oct 23, 2015

8897 N RIVER DR

BYRON, IL 61010
0
Baths
1,312 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$231K low$269K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300 · Oct 23, 2015
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.$249,879
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$199,903

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,077 (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.$55,942 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,422
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,635
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,826

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.132 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Byron Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Byron High School 9-12A
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Mary Morgan Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Byron Community Unit School District 226

Neighborhood · ZIP 61010These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.179 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,069
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

8897 N River Dr 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 65% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Ogle County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Older than 66% of homes in Byron 61010

What homes are worth in Byron 61010

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

This home
$113K$560K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Byron 61010.

How it measures up in Byron 61010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Byron 61010.

Estimated value$249,879
CheaperTypical $292,588Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,636 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 8897 N River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByron 61010Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,87935% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19061% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²25% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac56% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than198334% of homes63% of homes

About 8897 N River Dr

How much is 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL is $249,879 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $230,753 to $269,005. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL last sell?

8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL last sold on Oct 23, 2015 for $300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL?

8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL has 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL built?

8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL?

8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL is assigned to Byron Middle School (middle), rated A; Byron High School 9-12 (high), rated A; Mary Morgan Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Byron Community Unit School District 226. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL compare to other homes in Byron 61010?

Among the 2,805 homes in Byron 61010, it is worth more than 35% of them ($249,879 against a typical $292,588), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($190 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,636 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1983 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 60% 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 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8897 N River Dr, Byron, IL was $4,077. The county assessed it at $55,942.

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