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Fenton 61251

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$230K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+167.1%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$191K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20192026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.138
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$191K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,632 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1978
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.49%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.86%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.51%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.9 yrs

CommunityThese 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.361
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Fenton 61251 compares

By median home value, Fenton 61251 is the 1st most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Whiteside County, and its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Whiteside County.

Home values in Fenton 61251

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$38K$529K
ZIP codes in Whiteside County ranked by median home value
#Whiteside CountyMedian valueHomes
1Fenton 61251$191K138
2Prophetstown 61277$160K1,283
3Erie 61250$157K999
4Fulton 61252$151K2,318
5Albany 61230$140K486
6Sterling 61081$137K7,725
7Morrison 61270$137K2,648
8Rock Falls 61071$118K5,302
9Tampico 61283$117K489
10Lyndon 61261$95K346

About the Fenton 61251 market

What is the median home price in Fenton 61251, IL?

The median sale price in Fenton 61251, IL is $230,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 167.1% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Fenton 61251, IL each year?

3 homes sold in Fenton 61251, IL over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Fenton 61251, IL?

Fenton 61251, IL contains 138 residential properties, with a median of 1,632 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1978. The median TopHap Estimate is $191K.

How does Fenton 61251, IL compare to the rest of Whiteside County?

By median home value, Fenton 61251, IL is the 1st most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Whiteside County. Its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Whiteside County. Prophetstown 61277 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fenton 61251, IL?

86% of homes in Fenton 61251, IL are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fenton 61251, IL hold?

49% of mortgaged homes in Fenton 61251, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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