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$113,662
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 79How 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
Last sold for $50,000 on May 30, 1995

117 PALMER ST

BRIGHTON, IL 62012
0
Baths
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$114K
$89K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · May 30, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$912 (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.$40,507 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,814
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,693
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,857
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,521

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Brighton North Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.4 mi
H
Southwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Southwestern Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Southwestern Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 62012These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
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.5,816
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.100 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,127
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,354
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

117 Palmer 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 86% of homes in Brighton 62012
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Brighton 62012

What homes are worth in Brighton 62012

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

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This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Brighton 62012.

How it measures up in Brighton 62012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brighton 62012.

Estimated value$113,662
CheaperTypical $199,550Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

How 117 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrighton 62012Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$113,66214% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac27% of homes38% of homes

About 117 Palmer St

How much is 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL is $113,662 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,430 to $137,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL last sell?

117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL last sold on May 30, 1995 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL?

117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL is assigned to Brighton North Primary School (elementary); Southwestern High School (high), rated C-; Southwestern Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL compare to other homes in Brighton 62012?

Among the 2,507 homes in Brighton 62012, it is worth more than 14% of them ($113,662 against a typical $199,550) and its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.7 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 49% 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 Palmer St, Brighton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Palmer St, Brighton, IL was $912. The county assessed it at $40,507.

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