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$79,555$79 / 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 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 $74,000 on Jul 15, 2025

229 S JAMES ST

CENTRALIA, IL 62801
0
Baths
1,008 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.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$80K
$58K low$102K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,000 · Jul 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,119 (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.$22,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,360

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
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
Centralia Jr. High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Schiller Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.8 mi
H
Centralia High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Centralia School District 135

Neighborhood · ZIP 62801These 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.120
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 100.180

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,739
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.146 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,453
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,993
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

229 S James 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Centralia 62801
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Centralia 62801
  • Older than 89% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Centralia 62801

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

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$20K$381K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Centralia 62801.

How it measures up in Centralia 62801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Centralia 62801.

Estimated value$79,555
CheaperTypical $83,605Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $69Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 229 S James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentralia 62801Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,55548% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7957% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²24% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac76% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than192014% of homes11% of homes

About 229 S James St

How much is 229 S James St, Centralia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 S James St, Centralia, IL is $79,555 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $57,500 to $101,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 S James St, Centralia, IL last sell?

229 S James St, Centralia, IL last sold on Jul 15, 2025 for $74,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 S James St, Centralia, IL?

229 S James St, Centralia, IL has 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 229 S James St, Centralia, IL built?

229 S James St, Centralia, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 229 S James St, Centralia, IL?

229 S James St, Centralia, IL is assigned to Centralia Jr. High School (middle), rated D; Schiller Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Centralia High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Centralia School District 135. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 S James St, Centralia, IL compare to other homes in Centralia 62801?

Among the 7,946 homes in Centralia 62801, it is worth more than 48% of them ($79,555 against a typical $83,605), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($79 against a typical $69), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 39% 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 229 S James St, Centralia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 S James St, Centralia, IL was $1,119. The county assessed it at $22,120.

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