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$90,682$97 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $660,000 on Jul 15, 2009

265 W BELL ST

MACON, IL 62544
1
Baths
936 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$91K
$83K low$99K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$660,000 · Jul 15, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,833 (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.$30,869 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,369
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,432
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,616

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
77
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

M
Meridian Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Meridian High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Meridian Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.5 mi

District: Meridian Community Unit School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 62544These 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.113
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 100.66

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,373
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,192
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

265 W Bell 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 86% of homes in Macon 62544
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Macon 62544
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Macon 62544
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Macon 62544

What homes are worth in Macon 62544

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

This home
$65K$539K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Macon 62544.

How it measures up in Macon 62544

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Macon 62544.

Estimated value$90,682
CheaperTypical $150,452Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 265 W Bell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMacon 62544Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$90,68214% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9730% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²18% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac4% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195855% of homes49% of homes

About 265 W Bell St

How much is 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL is $90,682 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $82,649 to $98,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL last sell?

265 W Bell St, Macon, IL last sold on Jul 15, 2009 for $660,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL?

265 W Bell St, Macon, IL has 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL built?

265 W Bell St, Macon, IL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL?

265 W Bell St, Macon, IL is assigned to Meridian Middle School (middle), rated C; Meridian High School (high), rated C; Meridian Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Meridian Community Unit School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL compare to other homes in Macon 62544?

Among the 762 homes in Macon 62544, it is worth more than 14% of them ($90,682 against a typical $150,452), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($97 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 18% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1958 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 32% 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 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 W Bell St, Macon, IL was $1,833. The county assessed it at $30,869.

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