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$183,441$98 / ft²
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 97How 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

117 ELM ST

PENFIELD, IL 61862
1
Baths
1,868 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$183K
$178K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,312 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyCHAMPAIGN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 264 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Armstrong Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Gifford Grade SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Armstrong Township High School District 225

Neighborhood · ZIP 61862These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,749
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,174
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

117 Elm 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 less than 65% of homes in Champaign County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Champaign County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Champaign County
  • Among the smallest lots in Penfield 61862

What homes are worth in Penfield 61862

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

This home
$47K$632K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Penfield 61862.

How it measures up in Penfield 61862

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penfield 61862.

Estimated value$183,441
CheaperTypical $183,441Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 2.74 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 117 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenfield 61862Champaign County
Estimated valuepricier than$183,44150% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9830% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,868 ft²80% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 acalmost no homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than196254% of homes49% of homes

About 117 Elm St

How much is 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL is $183,441 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $178,035 to $188,847. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL last sell?

117 Elm St, Penfield, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL?

117 Elm St, Penfield, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,868 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL built?

117 Elm St, Penfield, IL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL?

117 Elm St, Penfield, IL is assigned to Armstrong Township High School (high), rated B+; Gifford Grade School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Armstrong Township High School District 225. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL compare to other homes in Penfield 61862?

Among the 209 homes in Penfield 61862, it is worth more than 50% of them ($183,441 against a typical $183,441), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($98 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,868 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.18 ac against a typical 2.74 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1962 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Champaign County, it is worth more than 35% 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 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 117 Elm St, Penfield, IL was $3,312. The county assessed it at $48,890.

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