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$79,389$127 / 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 75How 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

240 SECOND ST

HECKER, IL 62248
1
Beds
2
Baths
624 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$79K
$60K low$99K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$731 (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.$33,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,278
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,050

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.44
11
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
89
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMONROE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 64 ft²

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.

H
Waterloo High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi
M
Waterloo Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi
E
W. J. Zahnow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 8.6 mi

District: Waterloo Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62248These 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.131
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 100.184

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,595
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,190
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

240 Second 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Monroe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Monroe County
  • Among the smallest homes in Monroe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Hecker 62248
  • Older than 82% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Hecker 62248

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

This home
$68K$314K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Hecker 62248.

How it measures up in Hecker 62248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hecker 62248.

Estimated value$79,389
CheaperTypical $220,996Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 240 Second St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHecker 62248Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,3895% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1276% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac90% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than195024% of homes18% of homes

About 240 Second St

How much is 240 Second St, Hecker, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 240 Second St, Hecker, IL is $79,389 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $59,821 to $98,957. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 240 Second St, Hecker, IL last sell?

240 Second St, Hecker, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 240 Second St, Hecker, IL?

240 Second St, Hecker, IL has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 240 Second St, Hecker, IL built?

240 Second St, Hecker, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 240 Second St, Hecker, IL?

240 Second St, Hecker, IL is assigned to Waterloo High School (high), rated B-; Waterloo Junior High School (middle), rated B+; W. J. Zahnow Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 240 Second St, Hecker, IL compare to other homes in Hecker 62248?

Among the 194 homes in Hecker 62248, it is worth more than 5% of them ($79,389 against a typical $220,996), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($127 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 3% of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1950 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than almost no 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 240 Second St, Hecker, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Second St, Hecker, IL was $731. The county assessed it at $33,350.

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