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$77,000
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Sep 7, 2017

281 E MECHANIC ST

IPAVA, IL 61441
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$77K
$70K low$84K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Sep 7, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,981

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
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
CountyFULTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
V. I. T. Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.0 mi
M
V. I. T. Jr. / Sr. High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.1 mi

District: V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 61441These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.1,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,128
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,990
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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How this home compares

281 E Mechanic 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 67% of homes in Fulton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Ipava 61441

What homes are worth in Ipava 61441

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

This home
$27K$224K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Ipava 61441.

How it measures up in Ipava 61441

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ipava 61441.

Estimated value$77,000
CheaperTypical $58,039Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

How 281 E Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIpava 61441Fulton County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,00063% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac32% of homes43% of homes

About 281 E Mechanic St

How much is 281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL is $77,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $69,987 to $84,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL last sell?

281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL last sold on Sep 7, 2017 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL?

281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL is assigned to V. I. T. Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; V. I. T. Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated D-. All sit in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL compare to other homes in Ipava 61441?

Among the 369 homes in Ipava 61441, it is worth more than 63% of them ($77,000 against a typical $58,039) and its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Fulton County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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