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$31,736
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 76How 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 W BEN ST

GOLCONDA, IL 62938
0
Baths
0.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$32K
$24K low$39K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$392 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,329
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,061
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,253
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyPOPE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.81
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
Pope County Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Pope County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Pope County Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 62938These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.339

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.77%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,214
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,854
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

217 W Ben 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 less than 92% of homes in Pope County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Pope County

What homes are worth in Golconda 62938

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

This home
$20K$351K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Golconda 62938.

How it measures up in Golconda 62938

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Golconda 62938.

Estimated value$31,736
CheaperTypical $94,020Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.81 ac
SmallerTypical 4.78 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

How 217 W Ben St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGolconda 62938Pope County
Estimated valuepricier than$31,73610% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.81 ac24% of homes19% of homes

About 217 W Ben St

How much is 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL is $31,736 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $24,018 to $39,454. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL last sell?

217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL last sold on Apr 14, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL?

217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL is assigned to Pope County Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Pope County High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Pope County Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL compare to other homes in Golconda 62938?

Among the 1,616 homes in Golconda 62938, it is worth more than 10% of them ($31,736 against a typical $94,020) and its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.81 ac against a typical 4.78 ac). Measured against all of Pope County, it is worth more than 8% 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 W Ben St, Golconda, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 217 W Ben St, Golconda, IL was $392. The county assessed it at $13,390.

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