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$156,544$226 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Dec 28, 2023

1324 WATSON ST

MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
2
Beds
1
Baths
693 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$157K
$135K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Dec 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,095 (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.$46,778 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,678
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,763
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
G N Dieterich Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
East High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
K D Waldo Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Aurora East Unit School District 131

Neighborhood · ZIP 60538These 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.95
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 100.52

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,993 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,549
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.54%

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How this home compares

1324 Watson 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Montgomery 60538
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Montgomery 60538
  • Among the smallest homes in Montgomery 60538
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Montgomery 60538

What homes are worth in Montgomery 60538

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

This home
$215K$482K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Montgomery 60538.

How it measures up in Montgomery 60538

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montgomery 60538.

Estimated value$156,544
CheaperTypical $318,142Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area693 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1324 Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontgomery 60538Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,544almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22670% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than693 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac19% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19546% of homes22% of homes

About 1324 Watson St

How much is 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL is $156,544 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $135,048 to $178,040. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL last sell?

1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL last sold on Dec 28, 2023 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL?

1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 693 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL built?

1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL?

1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL is assigned to G N Dieterich Elementary School (elementary), rated F; East High School (high), rated F; K D Waldo Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Aurora East Unit School District 131. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL compare to other homes in Montgomery 60538?

Among the 9,147 homes in Montgomery 60538, it is worth more than almost none of them ($156,544 against a typical $318,142), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($226 against a typical $199), it is bigger than almost none of them (693 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1954 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than almost no 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 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1324 Watson St, Montgomery, IL was $2,095. The county assessed it at $46,778.

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