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$184,183$128 / 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 92How 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

217 S LOCUST ST

LACON, IL 61540
0
Baths
1,441 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$184K
$169K low$200K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,382 (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.$58,661 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,748
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,913
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,393
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,983

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARSHALL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

E
Midland Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Midland Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Midland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Midland Community Unit School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 61540These 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.113
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 100.39

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.2,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,285
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

217 S Locust 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 76% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Marshall County

What homes are worth in Lacon 61540

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

This home
$44K$370K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Lacon 61540.

How it measures up in Lacon 61540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lacon 61540.

Estimated value$184,183
CheaperTypical $124,994Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,441 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 217 S Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLacon 61540Marshall County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,18376% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12867% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,441 ft²79% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac46% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195052% of homes51% of homes

About 217 S Locust St

How much is 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL is $184,183 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $168,637 to $199,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL last sell?

217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL?

217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL has 1,441 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL built?

217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL?

217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL is assigned to Midland Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Midland Middle School (middle), rated B; Midland High School (high), rated D. All sit in Midland Community Unit School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL compare to other homes in Lacon 61540?

Among the 1,149 homes in Lacon 61540, it is worth more than 76% of them ($184,183 against a typical $124,994), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($128 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,441 ft² against a typical 1,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Marshall County, it is worth more than 72% 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 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 S Locust St, Lacon, IL was $4,382. The county assessed it at $58,661.

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