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$435,455$150 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $222,000 on Jun 25, 2014

8979 LEMKE DR

BYRON, IL 61010
0
Baths
2,900 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.
1.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$435K
$384K low$487K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,000 · Jun 25, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,391 (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.$121,143 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,856
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,287
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,651
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$363,429

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.1.57
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.

H
Byron High School 9-12A-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Mary Morgan Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Byron Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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%

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How this home compares

8979 Lemke 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 more than 93% of homes in Ogle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Byron 61010
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Ogle County

What homes are worth in Byron 61010

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

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$119K$583K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$435,455
CheaperTypical $298,870Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 8979 Lemke Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByron 61010Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,45589% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15020% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,900 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.57 ac87% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199046% of homes69% of homes

About 8979 Lemke Dr

How much is 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL is $435,455 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $384,111 to $486,799. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL last sell?

8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL last sold on Jun 25, 2014 for $222,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL?

8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL has 2,900 square feet of living space and a 1.57-acre lot.

When was 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL built?

8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL?

8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL is assigned to Byron High School 9-12 (high), rated A-; Mary Morgan Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Byron Middle School (middle), 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 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL compare to other homes in Byron 61010?

Among the 2,805 homes in Byron 61010, it is worth more than 89% of them ($435,455 against a typical $298,870), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($150 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,900 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1.57 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1990 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 93% 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 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8979 Lemke Dr, Byron, IL was $8,391. The county assessed it at $121,143.

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