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$156,919$114 / 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 90How 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

205 E AMES ST

YATES CITY, IL 61572
0
Baths
1,374 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$157K
$142K low$172K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,576 (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.$46,370 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,110

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.0.37
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

Transaction History(2)

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

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

M
Farmington Central Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.3 mi
H
Farmington Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi
E
Farmington Central Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.3 mi

District: Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265

Neighborhood · ZIP 61572These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.874
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,635
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,541
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%

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How this home compares

205 E Ames 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 more than 70% of homes in Knox County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Knox County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Knox County

What homes are worth in Yates City 61572

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

This home
$38K$525K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Yates City 61572.

How it measures up in Yates City 61572

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Yates City 61572.

Estimated value$156,919
CheaperTypical $131,495Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,374 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 205 E Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYates City 61572Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,91961% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11450% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,374 ft²63% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac37% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195958% of homes65% of homes

About 205 E Ames St

How much is 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL is $156,919 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $141,754 to $172,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL last sell?

205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL last sold on Jul 16, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL?

205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL has 1,374 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL built?

205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL?

205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL is assigned to Farmington Central Junior High School (middle), rated B; Farmington Central High School (high), rated B-; Farmington Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL compare to other homes in Yates City 61572?

Among the 487 homes in Yates City 61572, it is worth more than 61% of them ($156,919 against a typical $131,495), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($114 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,374 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1959 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 70% 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 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 E Ames St, Yates City, IL was $3,576. The county assessed it at $46,370.

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