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$265,771$158 / 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 81How 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

1231 THISTLE DR

VANDALIA, IL 62471
3
Baths
1,679 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$266K
$215K low$317K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,683 (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.$80,752 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,283
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,469
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,865
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$242,256

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.27
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 · 0.5 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.6 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.6 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

1231 Thistle Dr 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 86% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Fayette County
  • Newer than 79% 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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$34K$464K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$265,771
CheaperTypical $126,540Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,679 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 1231 Thistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,77186% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15887% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,679 ft²68% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac42% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than197779% of homes78% of homes

About 1231 Thistle Dr

How much is 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL is $265,771 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $214,910 to $316,632. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL last sell?

1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL?

1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL has 3 bathrooms, 1,679 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL built?

1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL?

1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated C-; 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 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 86% of them ($265,771 against a typical $126,540), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($158 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,679 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1977 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 86% 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 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1231 Thistle Dr, Vandalia, IL was $4,683. The county assessed it at $80,752.

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