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$113,790
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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $62,500 on Dec 24, 2020

241 W RAILROAD ST

SHEFFIELD, IL 61361
0
Baths
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1876
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$114K
$104K low$124K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,500 · Dec 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,935 (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.$28,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,408
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,702
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,427
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,330

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.0.30
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Bureau Valley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi
E
Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 8.1 mi

District: Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340

Neighborhood · ZIP 61361These 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.143
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 100.38

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,394
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,610
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

241 W Railroad 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.

  • Older than 96% of homes in Bureau County

What homes are worth in Sheffield 61361

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

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$24K$732K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Sheffield 61361.

How it measures up in Sheffield 61361

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sheffield 61361.

Estimated value$113,790
CheaperTypical $114,138Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1876
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 241 W Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSheffield 61361Bureau County
Estimated valuepricier than$113,79050% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac49% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than187613% of homes4% of homes

About 241 W Railroad St

How much is 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL is $113,790 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $103,854 to $123,726. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL last sell?

241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL last sold on Dec 24, 2020 for $62,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL built?

241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL was built in 1876, making it 150 years old.

What schools serve 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL?

241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL is assigned to Bureau Valley High School (high), rated A; Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet (elementary). All sit in Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL compare to other homes in Sheffield 61361?

Among the 518 homes in Sheffield 61361, it is worth more than 50% of them ($113,790 against a typical $114,138), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1876 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Bureau County, it is worth more than 41% 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 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 241 W Railroad St, Sheffield, IL was $1,935. The county assessed it at $28,110.

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