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Last sold for $49,000 on Apr 20, 2023

235 LIGHT ST

CHESTER, IL 62233
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$49,000 · Apr 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$666 (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.$15,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,210
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRANDOLPH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Chester Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Chester High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Chester Community Unit School District 139

Neighborhood · ZIP 62233These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.206

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.8.6%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,599
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,043
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

235 Light 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Randolph County

How it measures up in Chester 62233

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 62233.

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

How 235 Light St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 62233Randolph County
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac22% of homes14% of homes

About 235 Light St

When did 235 Light St, Chester, IL last sell?

235 Light St, Chester, IL last sold on Apr 20, 2023 for $49,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 235 Light St, Chester, IL?

235 Light St, Chester, IL is assigned to Chester Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Chester High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Chester Community Unit School District 139. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 235 Light St, Chester, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Light St, Chester, IL was $666. The county assessed it at $15,490.

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