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$137,049
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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1050 280TH ST

VIOLA, IL 61486
0
Baths
11.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$137K
$89K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,109 (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.$64,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,125
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,255
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,665
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,140

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Winola Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
H
Sherrard High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi
M
Sherrard Jr High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.6 mi

District: Sherrard Community Unit School District 200

Neighborhood · ZIP 61486These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,728
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.55%

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How this home compares

1050 280th St 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.

  • Worth more than 69% of homes in Viola 61486
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Viola 61486

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

This home
$71K$407K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Viola 61486.

How it measures up in Viola 61486

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Viola 61486.

Estimated value$137,049
CheaperTypical $106,276Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size11.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

How 1050 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeViola 61486Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,04969% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.2 ac79% of homes80% of homes

About 1050 280th St

How much is 1050 280th St, Viola, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1050 280th St, Viola, IL is $137,049 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,034 to $185,064. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1050 280th St, Viola, IL last sell?

1050 280th St, Viola, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1050 280th St, Viola, IL?

1050 280th St, Viola, IL is assigned to Winola Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sherrard High School (high), rated C+; Sherrard Jr High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Sherrard Community Unit School District 200. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1050 280th St, Viola, IL compare to other homes in Viola 61486?

Among the 691 homes in Viola 61486, it is worth more than 69% of them ($137,049 against a typical $106,276) and its lot is bigger than 79% of them (11.2 ac against a typical 0.52 ac). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 46% 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 1050 280th St, Viola, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1050 280th St, Viola, IL was $4,109. The county assessed it at $64,380.

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