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$76,259$39 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

253 ELM ST

DUNFERMLINE, IL 61524
0
Baths
1,976 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$76K
$68K low$84K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,546

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
19
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFULTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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.

M
Ingersoll Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Canton High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 6.1 mi

District: Canton Union School District 66

Neighborhood · ZIP 61524These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.6.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.4
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

253 Elm 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 68% of homes in Fulton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Fulton County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Fulton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Dunfermline 61524
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Fulton County

What homes are worth in Dunfermline 61524

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

This home
$21K$244K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Dunfermline 61524.

How it measures up in Dunfermline 61524

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dunfermline 61524.

Estimated value$76,259
CheaperTypical $77,049Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $67Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,287 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 253 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDunfermline 61524Fulton County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,25949% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3924% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,976 ft²88% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac34% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199653% of homes88% of homes

About 253 Elm St

How much is 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL is $76,259 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $68,426 to $84,092. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL last sell?

253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL?

253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL has 1,976 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL built?

253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

What schools serve 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL?

253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL is assigned to Ingersoll Middle School (middle), rated B+; Canton High School (high), rated F; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Canton Union School District 66. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Elm St, Dunfermline, IL compare to other homes in Dunfermline 61524?

Among the 126 homes in Dunfermline 61524, it is worth more than 49% of them ($76,259 against a typical $77,049), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($39 against a typical $67), it is bigger than 88% of them (1,976 ft² against a typical 1,287 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1996 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Fulton County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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