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$353,323
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 70How 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

9596 W IL ROUTE 72

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

Valuation

$353K
$247K low$460K high
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.$353,323
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$282,658

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,214 (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.$79,227 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,148
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,079
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,367
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,681

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.24 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.Single Family Residence
CountyOGLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.53
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 · 2.5 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.9 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

9596 W Il Route 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 91% of homes in Forreston 61030
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% 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$448K

This home is worth more than 91% 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$353,323
CheaperTypical $169,727Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size4.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

How 9596 W Il Route 72 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 61030Ogle County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,32391% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.53 ac87% of homes89% of homes

About 9596 W Il Route 72

How much is 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL is $353,323 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $246,971 to $459,675. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL last sell?

9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL?

9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, 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 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL compare to other homes in Forreston 61030?

Among the 791 homes in Forreston 61030, it is worth more than 91% of them ($353,323 against a typical $169,727) and its lot is bigger than 87% of them (4.53 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Ogle County, it is worth more than 85% 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 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9596 W Il Route 72, Forreston, IL was $5,214. The county assessed it at $79,227.

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