5544 Schafer Rd is a 1,344 square foot house on a 1.66 acre lot with 4 bedrooms. Based on Redfin's Fulton data, we estimate the home's value is $205,044.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1.66 acresLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$205,044
$16K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.4% lower than the average sale price ($224K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,917 (+9.3%)
$6,603 + $63,376
$69,979
2024
$3,585 (+10.3%)
$6,161 + $58,108
$64,269
2023
$3,249 (−3.6%)
$5,700 + $53,764
$59,464
2022
$3,371 (+1.7%)
$5,226 + $49,293
$54,519
2021
$3,315 (−12.4%)
$5,101 + $48,114
$53,215
2020
$3,784 (−2.0%)
$9,767 + $49,802
$59,569
2019
$3,861 (+5.3%)
$9,751 + $49,722
$59,473
2018
$3,666 (−0.8%)
$9,473 + $48,307
$57,780
2017
$3,695 (+1.9%)
$9,433 + $48,105
$57,538
2016
$3,625 (+1.3%)
$9,223 + $47,033
$56,256
2015
$3,577 (+5.7%)
$9,080 + $46,301
$55,381
2013
$3,385
$8,891 + $45,339
$54,230
Tax history for 5544 Schafer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,917 (+9.3%)
$6,603 + $63,376
$69,979
2024
$3,585 (+10.3%)
$6,161 + $58,108
$64,269
2023
$3,249 (−3.6%)
$5,700 + $53,764
$59,464
2022
$3,371 (+1.7%)
$5,226 + $49,293
$54,519
2021
$3,315 (−12.4%)
$5,101 + $48,114
$53,215
2020
$3,784 (−2.0%)
$9,767 + $49,802
$59,569
2019
$3,861 (+5.3%)
$9,751 + $49,722
$59,473
2018
$3,666 (−0.8%)
$9,473 + $48,307
$57,780
2017
$3,695 (+1.9%)
$9,433 + $48,105
$57,538
2016
$3,625 (+1.3%)
$9,223 + $47,033
$56,256
2015
$3,577 (+5.7%)
$9,080 + $46,301
$55,381
2013
$3,385
$8,891 + $45,339
$54,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A-1
Agricultural District
The purpose of the agricultural district is to preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the agricultural base of the county. This is to be accomplished by limiting the allowable and conditional uses and also through the use of the LESA program when considering proposed changes to other zoning classifications.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Kennel
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WIERSEMA SUB
Building Sq. Ft: 1,344
Legal Description: WIERSEMA SUBD LOT 1 161301X
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 72,310
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: FULTON
Acres: 1.66
Depth Footage: 255.82
Front Footage: 282.57
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 0122200009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
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Schools
Fulton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
River Bend Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Fulton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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