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$148,262
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 79How 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

242 UNION ST

GILLESPIE, IL 62033
0
Baths
0.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$148K
$116K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,208 (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.$93,768 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,058
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,634
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,304

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.77
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.

E
Ben-Gil Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi
M
Gillespie Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi
H
Gillespie High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Gillespie Community Unit School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 62033These 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.140
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,910
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.93 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,509
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Gillespie 62033
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Gillespie 62033

What homes are worth in Gillespie 62033

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

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$23K$308K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Gillespie 62033.

How it measures up in Gillespie 62033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gillespie 62033.

Estimated value$148,262
CheaperTypical $98,579Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

How 242 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGillespie 62033Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,26276% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac85% of homes75% of homes

About 242 Union St

How much is 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL is $148,262 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $116,480 to $180,044. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL last sell?

242 Union St, Gillespie, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL?

242 Union St, Gillespie, IL is assigned to Ben-Gil Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Gillespie Middle School (middle), rated C+; Gillespie High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gillespie Community Unit School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL compare to other homes in Gillespie 62033?

Among the 2,022 homes in Gillespie 62033, it is worth more than 76% of them ($148,262 against a typical $98,579) and its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.24 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 65% 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 Union St, Gillespie, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Union St, Gillespie, IL was $5,208. The county assessed it at $93,768.

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