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$174,568$59 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

9660 E MONTAGUE RD

LEAF RIVER, IL 61047
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,936 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$175K
$155K low$194K 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.$174,568
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$139,654

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,999 (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.$59,857 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,462
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,395
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,039
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,571

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 9.3 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 9.7 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61047These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.2,439
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,012
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.Yes

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

9660 E Montague 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Leaf River 61047
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Leaf River 61047
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Leaf River 61047

What homes are worth in Leaf River 61047

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

This home
$66K$584K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Leaf River 61047.

How it measures up in Leaf River 61047

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leaf River 61047.

Estimated value$174,568
CheaperTypical $196,589Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 9660 E Montague Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeaf River 61047Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,56844% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5911% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,936 ft²92% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac47% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195931% of homes58% of homes

About 9660 E Montague Rd

How much is 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL is $174,568 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $155,111 to $194,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL last sell?

9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL?

9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,936 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL built?

9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL?

9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, 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 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL compare to other homes in Leaf River 61047?

Among the 608 homes in Leaf River 61047, it is worth more than 44% of them ($174,568 against a typical $196,589), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($59 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,936 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1959 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 53% 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 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9660 E Montague Rd, Leaf River, IL was $3,999. The county assessed it at $59,857.

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