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$48,206$41 / 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 88How 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 $35,000 on Sep 5, 2017

245 E HESS ST

BUSHNELL, IL 61422
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,176 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$48K
$42K low$54K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Sep 5, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$172 (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.$14,983 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,373
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,403
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,949

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMCDONOUGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Bushnell-Prairie City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61422These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.9.2%
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.3,307
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,538
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.56%

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How this home compares

245 E Hess 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 81% of homes in McDonough County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in McDonough County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in McDonough County

What homes are worth in Bushnell 61422

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

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$20K$219K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Bushnell 61422.

How it measures up in Bushnell 61422

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bushnell 61422.

Estimated value$48,206
CheaperTypical $61,296Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $54Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,162 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 245 E Hess St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBushnell 61422McDonough County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,20632% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4125% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²52% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195363% of homes54% of homes

About 245 E Hess St

How much is 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL is $48,206 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $42,280 to $54,132. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL last sell?

245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL last sold on Sep 5, 2017 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL built?

245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL is assigned to Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Bushnell-Prairie City High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL compare to other homes in Bushnell 61422?

Among the 1,338 homes in Bushnell 61422, it is worth more than 32% of them ($48,206 against a typical $61,296), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($41 against a typical $54), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,162 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1953 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of McDonough County, it is worth more than 19% 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 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL was $172. The county assessed it at $14,983.

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