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$138,810
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 98How 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 $74,000 on Oct 22, 2018

281 W BOWYER ST

BEMENT, IL 61813
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$139K
$136K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,000 · Oct 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,991 (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.$31,328 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,864
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,464
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,008
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,984

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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 Residential
CountyPIATT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Bement High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Bement Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Bement Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Bement Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 61813These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.2,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 W Bowyer 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 Piatt County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Piatt County

What homes are worth in Bement 61813

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

This home
$60K$307K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Bement 61813.

How it measures up in Bement 61813

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bement 61813.

Estimated value$138,810
CheaperTypical $171,026Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

How 281 W Bowyer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBement 61813Piatt County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,81026% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac32% of homes20% of homes

About 281 W Bowyer St

How much is 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL is $138,810 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $136,197 to $141,423. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL last sell?

281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL last sold on Oct 22, 2018 for $74,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL?

281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL is assigned to Bement High School (high), rated A; Bement Middle School (middle), rated B+; Bement Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Bement Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL compare to other homes in Bement 61813?

Among the 769 homes in Bement 61813, it is worth more than 26% of them ($138,810 against a typical $171,026) and its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac). Measured against all of Piatt County, it is worth more than 14% 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 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 W Bowyer St, Bement, IL was $1,991. The county assessed it at $31,328.

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