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$97,409$92 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Mar 30, 2016

249 S WINTER ST

PAXTON, IL 60957
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,060 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$97K
$86K low$109K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,095 (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.$24,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,230

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Clara Peterson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 60957These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.12%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,716
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,182
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

249 S Winter 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 Paxton 60957
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Ford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Ford County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Paxton 60957

What homes are worth in Paxton 60957

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

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$43K$468K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Paxton 60957.

How it measures up in Paxton 60957

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paxton 60957.

Estimated value$97,409
CheaperTypical $147,675Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 249 S Winter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaxton 60957Ford County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,40918% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9239% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,060 ft²21% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac31% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193033% of homes41% of homes

About 249 S Winter St

How much is 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL is $97,409 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $85,565 to $109,253. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL last sell?

249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL last sold on Mar 30, 2016 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL?

249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,060 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL built?

249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL?

249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL is assigned to Clara Peterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (high), rated B; Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL compare to other homes in Paxton 60957?

Among the 2,152 homes in Paxton 60957, it is worth more than 18% of them ($97,409 against a typical $147,675), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($92 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,060 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1930 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Ford 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 Winter St, Paxton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 S Winter St, Paxton, IL was $2,095. The county assessed it at $24,410.

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