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$187,727$80 / 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 89How 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

1209 S ELM ST

VANDALIA, IL 62471
2
Baths
2,360 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$188K
$168K low$208K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,725 (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.$40,585 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,299
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,286
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,108
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,755

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.0.38
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 SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.9 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.9 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

1209 S 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 more than 71% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Fayette County
  • Newer than 84% 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$482K

This home is worth more than 71% of 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$187,727
CheaperTypical $132,329Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 1209 S Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,72771% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8033% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,360 ft²89% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac52% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than198584% of homes84% of homes

About 1209 S Elm St

How much is 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL is $187,727 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $167,912 to $207,542. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL last sell?

1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL has 2 bathrooms, 2,360 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL built?

1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated D+; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 71% of them ($187,727 against a typical $132,329), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($80 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,360 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1985 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 71% 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 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL was $2,725. The county assessed it at $40,585.

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