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$61,535$85 / 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 86How 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

262 N RAILROAD ST

DU BOIS, IL 62831
3
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$62K
$53K low$70K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$852 (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.$16,788 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$727
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,061
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,838
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,364

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ashley Com Consolidated SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 7.4 mi
H
Nashville Community High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Ashley Community Consolidated School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 62831These 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.118
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 100.197

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.747
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,976
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

262 N Railroad 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 85% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Du Bois 62831
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Du Bois 62831

What homes are worth in Du Bois 62831

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

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$27K$480K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Du Bois 62831.

How it measures up in Du Bois 62831

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Du Bois 62831.

Estimated value$61,535
CheaperTypical $119,591Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,144 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.97 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 262 N Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDu Bois 62831Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,53523% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8533% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²14% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac18% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196045% of homes43% of homes

About 262 N Railroad St

How much is 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL is $61,535 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $53,151 to $69,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL last sell?

262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL?

262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL built?

262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL?

262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL is assigned to Ashley Com Consolidated School (elementary), rated C+; Nashville Community High School (high), rated B. All sit in Ashley Community Consolidated School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL compare to other homes in Du Bois 62831?

Among the 282 homes in Du Bois 62831, it is worth more than 23% of them ($61,535 against a typical $119,591), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($85 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 14% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,144 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1.97 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1960 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 15% 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 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 262 N Railroad St, Du Bois, IL was $852. The county assessed it at $16,788.

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