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$44,527
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 79How 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 $66,000 on Aug 26, 2026

281 S 8TH ST

ALBION, IL 62806
0
Baths
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$45K
$35K low$54K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,000 · Aug 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,364 (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.$21,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEDWARDS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Albion Grade SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Edwards County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Edwards County Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 62806These 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.123
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 100.205

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.4,011
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,422
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,630
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

281 S 8th 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 Albion 62806
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Edwards County

What homes are worth in Albion 62806

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

This home
$27K$378K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Albion 62806.

How it measures up in Albion 62806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albion 62806.

Estimated value$44,527
CheaperTypical $93,595Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

How 281 S 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbion 62806Edwards County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,52715% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac20% of homes17% of homes

About 281 S 8th St

How much is 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL is $44,527 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $35,055 to $53,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL last sell?

281 S 8th St, Albion, IL last sold on Aug 26, 2026 for $66,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL?

281 S 8th St, Albion, IL is assigned to Albion Grade School (elementary), rated B-; Edwards County High School (high), rated D. All sit in Edwards County Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL compare to other homes in Albion 62806?

Among the 1,106 homes in Albion 62806, it is worth more than 15% of them ($44,527 against a typical $93,595) and its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Edwards County, it is worth more than 26% 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 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 S 8th St, Albion, IL was $1,364. The county assessed it at $21,710.

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