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$43,142
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
Last sold for $10,000 on May 22, 2012

280 S 5TH ST

SHELDON, IL 60966
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$43K
$37K low$49K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · May 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,547 (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.$16,450 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyIROQUOIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

E
Milford Grade SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 12.1 mi
H
Milford High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi

District: Milford Area Public School District 124

Neighborhood · ZIP 60966These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.7.3%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,416
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,441
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,338
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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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How this home compares

280 S 5th 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 92% of homes in Iroquois County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Sheldon 60966

What homes are worth in Sheldon 60966

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

This home
$24K$336K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Sheldon 60966.

How it measures up in Sheldon 60966

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sheldon 60966.

Estimated value$43,142
CheaperTypical $76,857Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

How 280 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSheldon 60966Iroquois County
Estimated valuepricier than$43,14219% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac2% of homes5% of homes

About 280 S 5th St

How much is 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL is $43,142 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $36,956 to $49,328. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL last sell?

280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL last sold on May 22, 2012 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL?

280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL is assigned to Milford Grade School (elementary), rated C; Milford High School (high), rated B. All sit in Milford Area Public School District 124. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL compare to other homes in Sheldon 60966?

Among the 624 homes in Sheldon 60966, it is worth more than 19% of them ($43,142 against a typical $76,857) and its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.43 ac). Measured against all of Iroquois County, it is worth more than 8% 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 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 S 5th St, Sheldon, IL was $1,547. The county assessed it at $16,450.

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