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$258,866$146 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

896 PERU RD

AMBOY, IL 61310
1 / 2
Baths
1,770 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.
6.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$259K
$230K low$288K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,010 (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.$105,737 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,899
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,838
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,095

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.94
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
Amboy Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.7 mi
E
Amboy Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.9 mi
H
Amboy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Amboy Community Unit School District 272

Neighborhood · ZIP 61310These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,373
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

896 Peru 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.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Amboy 61310
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Amboy 61310

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

This home
$41K$525K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Amboy 61310.

How it measures up in Amboy 61310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amboy 61310.

Estimated value$258,866
CheaperTypical $167,281Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$146
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size6.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 896 Peru Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmboy 61310Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,86675% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14671% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,770 ft²67% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.94 ac81% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than188615% of homes11% of homes

About 896 Peru Rd

How much is 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL is $258,866 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $229,643 to $288,089. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL last sell?

896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL?

896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,770 square feet of living space and a 6.94-acre lot.

When was 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL built?

896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL?

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

How does 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL compare to other homes in Amboy 61310?

Among the 1,663 homes in Amboy 61310, it is worth more than 75% of them ($258,866 against a typical $167,281), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($146 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,770 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (6.94 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1886 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 72% 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 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Peru Rd, Amboy, IL was $7,010. The county assessed it at $105,737.

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