The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72553 sells for about $174,400, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 72553 — Magness
The housing market in 72553 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local workforce needs, resulting in a balanced market environment. Figures are based on current local MLS and census data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable, stable housing in a quiet, established community.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 72553, Whiteside County, IL
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural Illinois townships, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Sterling public school system, which maintains a moderate rating profile compared to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather events, including wind and occasional flooding near the Rock River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but slow development activity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling to local employment hubs in Sterling or Rock Falls.
The area features access to local parks, the Rock River for water-based recreation, and proximity to regional golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workforce populations.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural sectors, providing a stable employment base.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with access to major regional highways.
Development is focused on infill projects and minor residential improvements rather than large-scale expansion.
Whiteside County utilizes a standard assessment model based on fair market value with periodic reassessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district, community college, and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for the region.
Net domestic migration is relatively flat, with a balance of long-term residents and modest turnover.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive residential real property disclosure report covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 72553.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive recreational facilities and green space.
Major natural feature offering fishing and boating access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.