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$82,570$64 / 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 84How 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 $73,000 on Dec 27, 2024

242 N COMMERCIAL ST

CENTRALIA, IL 62801
0
Baths
1,288 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$83K
$69K low$96K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,000 · Dec 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$592 (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.$16,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
Central City Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Centralia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Central City School District 133

Neighborhood · ZIP 62801These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.180

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,739
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.146 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,453
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,993
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

242 N Commercial 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 93% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Centralia 62801

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

This home
$19K$363K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Centralia 62801.

How it measures up in Centralia 62801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Centralia 62801.

Estimated value$82,570
CheaperTypical $83,701Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,253 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 242 N Commercial St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentralia 62801Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,57049% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6445% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²53% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194343% of homes36% of homes

About 242 N Commercial St

How much is 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL is $82,570 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $69,407 to $95,733. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL last sell?

242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL last sold on Dec 27, 2024 for $73,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL?

242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL has 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL built?

242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL was built in 1943, making it 83 years old.

What schools serve 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL?

242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL is assigned to Central City Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Centralia High School (high), rated C. All sit in Central City School District 133. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL compare to other homes in Centralia 62801?

Among the 7,949 homes in Centralia 62801, it is worth more than 49% of them ($82,570 against a typical $83,701), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($64 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,253 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1943 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Marion 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 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 N Commercial St, Centralia, IL was $592. The county assessed it at $16,160.

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