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$50,701$53 / 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 51How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1244 RICHMOND ST

GILSON, IL 61436
0
Baths
960 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.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1874
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$51K
$26K low$76K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$50,701
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$40,561

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$749 (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.$9,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
78
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.

M
Knoxville Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.8 mi
E
Mable Woolsey Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.8 mi
H
Knoxville Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Knoxville Community Unit School District 202

Neighborhood · ZIP 61436These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.1,136
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,763
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,074
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1244 Richmond 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 87% of homes in Gilson 61436
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Gilson 61436
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Gilson 61436
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Knox County

What homes are worth in Gilson 61436

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

This home
$31K$511K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Gilson 61436.

How it measures up in Gilson 61436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gilson 61436.

Estimated value$50,701
CheaperTypical $138,657Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$53
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 2.55 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1874
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1244 Richmond St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGilson 61436Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,70113% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5311% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²29% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac25% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than18747% of homes2% of homes

About 1244 Richmond St

How much is 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL is $50,701 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $25,731 to $75,671. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL last sell?

1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL?

1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL has 960 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL built?

1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL was built in 1874, making it 152 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL?

1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL is assigned to Knoxville Jr High School (middle), rated B; Mable Woolsey Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Knoxville Sr High School (high), rated C. All sit in Knoxville Community Unit School District 202. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL compare to other homes in Gilson 61436?

Among the 407 homes in Gilson 61436, it is worth more than 13% of them ($50,701 against a typical $138,657), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($53 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 29% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,136 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 2.55 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1874 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 17% 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 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 Richmond St, Gilson, IL was $749. The county assessed it at $9,100.

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