Apartments (Generic)Residential
255 W MAIN ST
CARTHAGE, IL 62321
0
Baths
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,903 (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.$66,919 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,893
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,026
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,406
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$200,757
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHANCOCK
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.
MEH
Carthage Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
Carthage Primary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
Illini West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
District: Carthage Elementary School District 317
Neighborhood · ZIP 62321These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,775
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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About 255 W Main St
When did 255 W Main St, Carthage, IL last sell?
255 W Main St, Carthage, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 255 W Main St, Carthage, IL?
255 W Main St, Carthage, IL is assigned to Carthage Middle School (middle), rated B-; Carthage Primary School (elementary), rated C; Illini West High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Carthage Elementary School District 317. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 255 W Main St, Carthage, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 W Main St, Carthage, IL was $4,903. The county assessed it at $66,919.
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Closest homes
- 247 W Main St$104K79 ft · 0.26 ac · Sold $90K · May 2021
- 263 W Main St$114K96 ft · Single Family Residential · Sold Jan 1900
- 17 N Fayette St163 ft · 0.36 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 35 N Fayette St$97K258 ft · 0.5 ac · Sold Jan 1900
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- 254 W Main St$196K293 ft · 0.32 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 250 Main St$30K298 ft · 0.75 ac · Sold $12K · Sep 2024
- 262 W Main St$362K305 ft · 0.52 ac · Sold $310K · Nov 2021
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