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$105,813$122 / 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 85How 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 Jan 11, 2024

218 S EAST ST

WATSON, IL 62473
1
Beds
0
Baths
864 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$106K
$90K low$122K 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 · Jan 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,039 (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.$23,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,790

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyEFFINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
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

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.

E
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 6.5 mi
H
Effingham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi

District: Effingham Community Unit School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 62473These 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.115
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 100.134

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.988
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,664
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,892
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

218 S East 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 97% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Effingham County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Watson 62473
  • Older than 94% of homes in Watson 62473

What homes are worth in Watson 62473

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

This home
$82K$661K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Watson 62473.

How it measures up in Watson 62473

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watson 62473.

Estimated value$105,813
CheaperTypical $235,341Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 218 S East St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatson 62473Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,8136% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12215% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac38% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than19026% of homes6% of homes

About 218 S East St

How much is 218 S East St, Watson, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 S East St, Watson, IL is $105,813 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,584 to $122,042. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 S East St, Watson, IL last sell?

218 S East St, Watson, IL last sold on Jan 11, 2024 for $144,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 S East St, Watson, IL?

218 S East St, Watson, IL has 1 bedrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 218 S East St, Watson, IL built?

218 S East St, Watson, IL was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 S East St, Watson, IL?

218 S East St, Watson, IL is assigned to South Side Grade School (elementary); Effingham High School (high), rated B-; Effingham Junior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 S East St, Watson, IL compare to other homes in Watson 62473?

Among the 509 homes in Watson 62473, it is worth more than 6% of them ($105,813 against a typical $235,341), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($122 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 8% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1902 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 3% 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 218 S East St, Watson, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S East St, Watson, IL was $1,039. The county assessed it at $23,930.

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