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$80,522$76 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Jun 29, 2015

255 W HESS ST

BUSHNELL, IL 61422
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,056 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$81K
$71K low$90K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Jun 29, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,634 (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.$28,824 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,544
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,708
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,472

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMCDONOUGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Bushnell-Prairie City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61422These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.3,307
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,538
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

255 W Hess 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 more than 69% of homes in Bushnell 61422
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Bushnell 61422
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in McDonough County

What homes are worth in Bushnell 61422

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

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$20K$231K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Bushnell 61422.

How it measures up in Bushnell 61422

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bushnell 61422.

Estimated value$80,522
CheaperTypical $61,990Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $53Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,158 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 255 W Hess St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBushnell 61422McDonough County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,52269% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7679% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²38% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac21% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194255% of homes46% of homes

About 255 W Hess St

How much is 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL is $80,522 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $70,690 to $90,354. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL last sell?

255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL last sold on Jun 29, 2015 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL built?

255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL is assigned to Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Bushnell-Prairie City High School (high), rated B-; Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL compare to other homes in Bushnell 61422?

Among the 1,338 homes in Bushnell 61422, it is worth more than 69% of them ($80,522 against a typical $61,990), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($76 against a typical $53), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,158 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1942 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of McDonough County, it is worth more than 47% 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 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 W Hess St, Bushnell, IL was $1,634. The county assessed it at $28,824.

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