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$246,355
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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $144,000 on Oct 29, 2012

208 S CHESTNUT ST

PRINCETON, IL 61356
0
Baths
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$246K
$221K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$144,000 · Oct 29, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,936 (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.$70,103 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,266
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,837
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,646
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,309

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUREAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Princeton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Logan Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.8 mi

District: Princeton Elementary School District 115

Neighborhood · ZIP 61356These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.91%
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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,146
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.55%

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How this home compares

208 S Chestnut 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 86% of homes in Bureau County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Princeton 61356

What homes are worth in Princeton 61356

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

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$54K$455K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Princeton 61356.

How it measures up in Princeton 61356

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 61356.

Estimated value$246,355
CheaperTypical $172,372Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 208 S Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 61356Bureau County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,35574% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac65% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195149% of homes55% of homes

About 208 S Chestnut St

How much is 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL is $246,355 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $220,774 to $271,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL last sell?

208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL last sold on Oct 29, 2012 for $144,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL built?

208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.

What schools serve 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL?

208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL is assigned to Princeton High School (high), rated C; Logan Junior High School (middle), rated C; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Princeton Elementary School District 115. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL compare to other homes in Princeton 61356?

Among the 3,793 homes in Princeton 61356, it is worth more than 74% of them ($246,355 against a typical $172,372), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1951 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Bureau County, it is worth more than 86% 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 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 208 S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL was $4,936. The county assessed it at $70,103.

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