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$58,703$51 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

253 HOWARD PL

CANTON, IL 61520
0
Baths
1,160 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$59K
$45K low$73K 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.$23,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,920

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.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
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.
71
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
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.0.11
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
Canton High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Ingersoll Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Westview Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi

District: Canton Union School District 66

Neighborhood · ZIP 61520These 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.106
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
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.16,601
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,842
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,173
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

253 Howard Pl 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 91% of homes in Canton 61520
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Canton 61520
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Fulton County

What homes are worth in Canton 61520

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

This home
$40K$363K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Canton 61520.

How it measures up in Canton 61520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canton 61520.

Estimated value$58,703
CheaperTypical $112,513Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 253 Howard Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanton 61520Fulton County
Estimated valuepricier than$58,7039% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$514% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²61% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac6% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192143% of homes39% of homes

About 253 Howard Pl

How much is 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL is $58,703 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $44,513 to $72,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL last sell?

253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL?

253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL has 1,160 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL built?

253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL was built in 1921, making it 105 years old.

What schools serve 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL?

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

How does 253 Howard Pl, Canton, IL compare to other homes in Canton 61520?

Among the 6,018 homes in Canton 61520, it is worth more than 9% of them ($58,703 against a typical $112,513), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($51 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1921 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Fulton County, it is worth more than 18% 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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