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$276,894$173 / 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

12597 POST ST

ATHENS, IL 62613
0
Baths
1,600 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.
25.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$277K
$246K low$308K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,652 (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.$40,173 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,608
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,565
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,674
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,519

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.46
53
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
64
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMENARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.55
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
Athens Sr High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Athens Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Cantrall Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.9 mi

District: Athens Community Unit School District 213

Neighborhood · ZIP 62613These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.59%

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How this home compares

12597 Post 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Athens 62613
  • Older than 83% of homes in Athens 62613

What homes are worth in Athens 62613

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

This home
$96K$643K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Athens 62613.

How it measures up in Athens 62613

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 62613.

Estimated value$276,894
CheaperTypical $244,015Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size25.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 12597 Post St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 62613Menard County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,89464% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17363% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²57% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25.55 ac92% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes23% of homes

About 12597 Post St

How much is 12597 Post St, Athens, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12597 Post St, Athens, IL is $276,894 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $246,132 to $307,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12597 Post St, Athens, IL last sell?

12597 Post St, Athens, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12597 Post St, Athens, IL?

12597 Post St, Athens, IL has 1,600 square feet of living space and a 25.55-acre lot.

When was 12597 Post St, Athens, IL built?

12597 Post St, Athens, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 12597 Post St, Athens, IL?

12597 Post St, Athens, IL is assigned to Athens Sr High School (high), rated C+; Athens Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Cantrall Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Athens Community Unit School District 213. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12597 Post St, Athens, IL compare to other homes in Athens 62613?

Among the 1,039 homes in Athens 62613, it is worth more than 64% of them ($276,894 against a typical $244,015), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($173 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (25.55 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Menard County, it is worth more than 60% 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 12597 Post St, Athens, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12597 Post St, Athens, IL was $2,652. The county assessed it at $40,173.

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