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1520 4TH ST

CHARLESTON, IL 61920
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,328 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$495 (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.$6,793 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,793
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,164
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,379

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.43
14
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
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.2 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.Vacant Land
CountyCOLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
Charleston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Charleston Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Carl Sandburg Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 0.9 mi

District: Charleston Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 61920These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,604
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,123
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

1520 4th 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Coles County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Charleston 61920

How it measures up in Charleston 61920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 61920.

Living area3,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1520 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 61920Coles County
Living areabigger than3,328 ft²96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac41% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than191218% of homes21% of homes

About 1520 4th St

When did 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL last sell?

1520 4th St, Charleston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL?

1520 4th St, Charleston, IL has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,328 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL built?

1520 4th St, Charleston, IL was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.

What schools serve 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL?

1520 4th St, Charleston, IL is assigned to Charleston High School (high), rated D; Charleston Middle School (middle), rated B; Carl Sandburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Charleston Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL compare to other homes in Charleston 61920?

Among the 6,491 homes in Charleston 61920, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,328 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1912 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 4th St, Charleston, IL was $495. The county assessed it at $6,793.

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