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$260,482$139 / 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 94How 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

2538 OLD ROUTE 121

EMDEN, IL 62635
0
Baths
1,875 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.
160 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$260K
$244K low$277K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,786 (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.$185,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$432,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyLOGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.160.00
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.

E
Emden Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Hartsburg-Emden Jr.-Sr. High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21

Neighborhood · ZIP 62635These 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.112
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 100.42

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.587
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,672
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.59%

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How this home compares

2538 Old Route 121 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 more than 93% of homes in Emden 62635
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Emden 62635
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Emden 62635
  • Among the largest lots in Logan County

What homes are worth in Emden 62635

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

This home
$44K$304K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Emden 62635.

How it measures up in Emden 62635

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emden 62635.

Estimated value$260,482
CheaperTypical $137,024Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,875 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size160 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 2538 Old Route 121 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmden 62635Logan County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,48293% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13974% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,875 ft²91% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than160 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes37% of homes

About 2538 Old Route 121

How much is 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL is $260,482 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $244,048 to $276,916. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL last sell?

2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL last sold on Feb 28, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL?

2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL has 1,875 square feet of living space and a 160.00-acre lot.

When was 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL built?

2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL?

2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL is assigned to Emden Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hartsburg-Emden Jr.-Sr. High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL compare to other homes in Emden 62635?

Among the 361 homes in Emden 62635, it is worth more than 93% of them ($260,482 against a typical $137,024), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($139 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 91% of them (1,875 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (160 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Logan County, it is worth more than 87% 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 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2538 Old Route 121, Emden, IL was $11,786. The county assessed it at $185,170.

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