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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $146,500 on Jun 2, 2014

279 WATERCRESS LN

FLORA, IL 62839
2
Baths
1,680 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.
7.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,500 · Jun 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,212 (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.$64,609 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,897
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,712
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,898
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,694

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.90
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 100 ft²Porch · 400 ft²

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.

E
Flora Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
Flora High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Floyd Henson Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Flora Community Unit School District 35

Neighborhood · ZIP 62839These 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.130
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 100.186

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,525
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

279 Watercress Ln 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Flora 62839
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Flora 62839

How it measures up in Flora 62839

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Flora 62839.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size7.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 279 Watercress Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlora 62839Clay County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.9 ac88% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than200092% of homes91% of homes

About 279 Watercress Ln

When did 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL last sell?

279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL last sold on Jun 2, 2014 for $146,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL?

279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 7.90-acre lot.

When was 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL built?

279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL?

279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL is assigned to Flora Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Flora High School (high), rated B-; Floyd Henson Jr High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Flora Community Unit School District 35. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL compare to other homes in Flora 62839?

Among the 2,824 homes in Flora 62839, it is bigger than 82% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (7.9 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2000 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 279 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL was $3,212. The county assessed it at $64,609.

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