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$76,580$31 / 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 52How 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
Last sold for $40,000 on May 14, 2021

254 W ORLEANS ST

PAXTON, IL 60957
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,486 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$77K
$40K low$113K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,460 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,010 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,030

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.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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(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.

H
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Clara Peterson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 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

254 W Orleans 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 93% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Paxton 60957
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Older than 95% 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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$55K$436K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$76,580
CheaperTypical $152,552Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$31
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,486 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 254 W Orleans St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaxton 60957Ford County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,5807% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,486 ft²90% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac68% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than19085% of homes19% of homes

About 254 W Orleans St

How much is 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL is $76,580 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $39,879 to $113,281. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL last sell?

254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL last sold on May 14, 2021 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,486 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL built?

254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL is assigned to Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (high), rated D; Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School (middle), rated A-; Clara Peterson Elementary School (elementary), 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 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL compare to other homes in Paxton 60957?

Among the 2,148 homes in Paxton 60957, it is worth more than 7% of them ($76,580 against a typical $152,552), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($31 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,486 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1908 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Ford County, it is worth more than 12% 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 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 254 W Orleans St, Paxton, IL was $2,460. The county assessed it at $26,010.

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