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$52,715
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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $10,000 on Oct 5, 2021

242 N ADAMS ST

CARTHAGE, IL 62321
0
Baths
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$53K
$40K low$65K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · Oct 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,535 (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.$17,508 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,906
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,602
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,589
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,524

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Illini West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Carthage Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Carthage Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi

District: Carthage Elementary School District 317

Neighborhood · ZIP 62321These 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.100
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 100.29

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,775
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

242 N Adams 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Carthage 62321
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Carthage 62321

What homes are worth in Carthage 62321

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

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$23K$319K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Carthage 62321.

How it measures up in Carthage 62321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carthage 62321.

Estimated value$52,715
CheaperTypical $92,550Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

How 242 N Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarthage 62321Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$52,71518% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac8% of homes10% of homes

About 242 N Adams St

How much is 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL is $52,715 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $40,268 to $65,162. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL last sell?

242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL last sold on Oct 5, 2021 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL?

242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL is assigned to Illini West High School (high), rated D+; Carthage Middle School (middle), rated B; Carthage Primary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Carthage Elementary School District 317. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL compare to other homes in Carthage 62321?

Among the 1,521 homes in Carthage 62321, it is worth more than 18% of them ($52,715 against a typical $92,550) and its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.41 ac). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 21% 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 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 N Adams St, Carthage, IL was $1,535. The county assessed it at $17,508.

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