Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential (General/Single)Residential

237 N UNION ST

WATAGA, IL 61488
0
Baths
896 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$334 (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.$4,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
R O W V a Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi
M
R O W V a Jr and Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Rowva Community Unit School District 208

Neighborhood · ZIP 61488These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.922
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,530
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,386
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.56%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

237 N Union 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 84% of homes in Wataga 61488
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Knox County

How it measures up in Wataga 61488

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wataga 61488.

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 237 N Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWataga 61488Knox County
Living areabigger than896 ft²16% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac54% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than194638% of homes50% of homes

About 237 N Union St

When did 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL last sell?

237 N Union St, Wataga, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL?

237 N Union St, Wataga, IL has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL built?

237 N Union St, Wataga, IL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL?

237 N Union St, Wataga, IL is assigned to R O W V a Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; R O W V a Jr and Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Rowva Community Unit School District 208. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL compare to other homes in Wataga 61488?

Among the 469 homes in Wataga 61488, it is bigger than 16% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1946 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 237 N Union St, Wataga, IL was $334. The county assessed it at $4,100.

More homes on N Union St

Closest homes

More homes in Wataga 61488

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 237 N Union St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map