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SCHOOL

GERMAN VALLEY, IL 61039
0
Baths
4,000 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,194 (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.$15,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,926
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,124
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,369
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,150

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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 · 7.9 mi
E
Forreston Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 8.3 mi

District: Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

Neighborhood · ZIP 61039These 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.80
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 100.30

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.827
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,441
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

School 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in German Valley 61039

How it measures up in German Valley 61039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in German Valley 61039.

Living area4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How School ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGerman Valley 61039Stephenson County
Living areabigger than4,000 ft²91% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac19% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194739% of homes46% of homes

About School

When did School, German Valley, IL last sell?

School, German Valley, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is School, German Valley, IL?

School, German Valley, IL has 4,000 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was School, German Valley, IL built?

School, German Valley, IL was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve School, German Valley, IL?

School, German Valley, 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 School, German Valley, IL compare to other homes in German Valley 61039?

Among the 262 homes in German Valley 61039, it is bigger than 91% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 2,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1947 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on School, German Valley, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for School, German Valley, IL was $1,194. The county assessed it at $15,050.

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