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$63,465$100 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on May 6, 2022

1221 W RUSSELL ST

TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568
2
Baths
637 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$63K
$54K low$73K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,479 (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.$18,850 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,597
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,253
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,912
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCHRISTIAN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 56 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.

M
Taylorville Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
E
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.7 mi
H
Taylorville High High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Taylorville Community Unit School District 3

Neighborhood · ZIP 62568These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.14,575
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,948
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.59%

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How this home compares

1221 W Russell 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 95% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Christian County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Taylorville 62568

What homes are worth in Taylorville 62568

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

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$51K$485K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Taylorville 62568.

How it measures up in Taylorville 62568

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taylorville 62568.

Estimated value$63,465
CheaperTypical $144,732Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area637 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,158 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1221 W Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaylorville 62568Christian County
Estimated valuepricier than$63,4655% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10023% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than637 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac45% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes14% of homes

About 1221 W Russell St

How much is 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL is $63,465 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $54,419 to $72,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL last sell?

1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL last sold on May 6, 2022 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL?

1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL has 2 bathrooms, 637 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL built?

1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL?

1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL is assigned to Taylorville Junior High School (middle), rated A; North Elementary School (elementary); Taylorville High High School (high). All sit in Taylorville Community Unit School District 3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL compare to other homes in Taylorville 62568?

Among the 5,675 homes in Taylorville 62568, it is worth more than 5% of them ($63,465 against a typical $144,732), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($100 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 3% of them (637 ft² against a typical 1,158 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Christian County, it is worth more than 12% 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 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 W Russell St, Taylorville, IL was $1,479. The county assessed it at $18,850.

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