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$32,641$22 / ft²
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Last sold for $70,000 on Apr 24, 2023

118 E MADISON ST

VANDALIA, IL 62471
1
Baths
1,507 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$33K
$19K low$46K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Apr 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,898 (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.$34,266 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,631
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,635
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,798
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,798

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Vandalia Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.2 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.138

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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

118 E Madison 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Vandalia 62471
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Fayette County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Vandalia 62471

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

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$43K$486K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$32,641
CheaperTypical $131,346Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$22
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,507 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,329 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 118 E Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$32,641almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,507 ft²60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than18854% of homes4% of homes

About 118 E Madison St

How much is 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL is $32,641 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $19,434 to $45,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL last sell?

118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL last sold on Apr 24, 2023 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL?

118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,507 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL built?

118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL?

118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated C-; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than almost none of them ($32,641 against a typical $131,346), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($22 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,507 ft² against a typical 1,329 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1885 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than almost no 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 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 118 E Madison St, Vandalia, IL was $1,898. The county assessed it at $34,266.

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