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$128,755
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 72How 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 $89,500 on Aug 18, 2006

226 W PERU ST

PRINCETON, IL 61356
0
Baths
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$129K
$93K low$164K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,500 · Aug 18, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,761 (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.$41,505 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,259
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,246
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,866
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,515

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.0.28
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.

M
Logan Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Princeton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.5 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

226 W Peru 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 71% 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.

This home
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This home is worth more than 29% 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$128,755
CheaperTypical $171,742Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 226 W Peru St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 61356Bureau County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,75529% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac54% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192637% of homes45% of homes

About 226 W Peru St

How much is 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL is $128,755 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $93,168 to $164,342. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL last sell?

226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL last sold on Aug 18, 2006 for $89,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL built?

226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL was built in 1926, making it 100 years old.

What schools serve 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL?

226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL is assigned to Logan Junior High School (middle), rated C; Princeton High School (high), 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 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL compare to other homes in Princeton 61356?

Among the 3,793 homes in Princeton 61356, it is worth more than 29% of them ($128,755 against a typical $171,742), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1926 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Bureau County, it is worth more than 49% 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 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 W Peru St, Princeton, IL was $2,761. The county assessed it at $41,505.

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