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$163,194
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 85How 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

249 S PLUM ST

BEMENT, IL 61813
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$163K
$139K low$188K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,004 (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.$11,515 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,739
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,776
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,662
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,545

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyPIATT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
Bement High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Bement Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Bement Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Bement Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 61813These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

249 S Plum 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 76% of homes in Piatt County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Bement 61813

What homes are worth in Bement 61813

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

This home
$62K$316K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Bement 61813.

How it measures up in Bement 61813

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bement 61813.

Estimated value$163,194
CheaperTypical $178,892Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 249 S Plum St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBement 61813Piatt County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,19438% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac15% of homes16% of homes

About 249 S Plum St

How much is 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL is $163,194 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $138,601 to $187,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL last sell?

249 S Plum St, Bement, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL?

249 S Plum St, Bement, IL is assigned to Bement High School (high); Bement Middle School (middle), rated B+; Bement Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Bement Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL compare to other homes in Bement 61813?

Among the 769 homes in Bement 61813, it is worth more than 38% of them ($163,194 against a typical $178,892) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Piatt County, it is worth more than 24% 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 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 S Plum St, Bement, IL was $1,004. The county assessed it at $11,515.

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