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$148,230
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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

218 SOUTH ST

BRIGHTON, IL 62012
0
Baths
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$148K
$129K low$167K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,550 (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.$50,379 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,814
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,565
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,083
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,137

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
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
Brighton North Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi
H
Southwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
Southwestern Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.8 mi

District: Southwestern Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 62012These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
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.5,816
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.100 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,127
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,354
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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 South 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 69% of homes in Brighton 62012
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Macoupin County

What homes are worth in Brighton 62012

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

This home
$59K$477K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Brighton 62012.

How it measures up in Brighton 62012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brighton 62012.

Estimated value$148,230
CheaperTypical $191,630Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

How 218 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrighton 62012Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,23031% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac46% of homes69% of homes

About 218 South St

How much is 218 South St, Brighton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 South St, Brighton, IL is $148,230 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $129,169 to $167,291. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 South St, Brighton, IL last sell?

218 South St, Brighton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 218 South St, Brighton, IL?

218 South St, Brighton, IL is assigned to Brighton North Primary School (elementary); Southwestern High School (high), rated C-; Southwestern Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 South St, Brighton, IL compare to other homes in Brighton 62012?

Among the 2,507 homes in Brighton 62012, it is worth more than 31% of them ($148,230 against a typical $191,630) and its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.7 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 63% 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 South St, Brighton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 South St, Brighton, IL was $2,550. The county assessed it at $50,379.

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