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$154,855$122 / ft²
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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

28356 OLD PRINCIPAL RD

FARMER CITY, IL 61842
0
Baths
1,268 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.
8.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$155K
$142K low$168K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,737 (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.$47,739 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,293
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,446
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,977
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,821

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyDE WITT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Blue Ridge High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
E
Ruth M Schneider Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.3 mi
M
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18

Neighborhood · ZIP 61842These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.3,048
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.$72,058
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,011
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

28356 Old Principal Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Farmer City 61842
  • Older than 94% of homes in De Witt County

What homes are worth in Farmer City 61842

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

This home
$49K$501K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Farmer City 61842.

How it measures up in Farmer City 61842

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Farmer City 61842.

Estimated value$154,855
CheaperTypical $165,597Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,268 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,325 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size8.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 28356 Old Principal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarmer City 61842De Witt County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,85544% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12255% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,268 ft²45% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.38 ac93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than189412% of homes6% of homes

About 28356 Old Principal Rd

How much is 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL is $154,855 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $141,902 to $167,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL last sell?

28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL?

28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL has 1,268 square feet of living space and a 8.38-acre lot.

When was 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL built?

28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL?

28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL is assigned to Blue Ridge High School (high), rated B-; Ruth M Schneider Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL compare to other homes in Farmer City 61842?

Among the 1,098 homes in Farmer City 61842, it is worth more than 44% of them ($154,855 against a typical $165,597), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($122 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,268 ft² against a typical 1,325 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (8.38 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1894 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of De Witt County, it is worth more than 55% 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 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28356 Old Principal Rd, Farmer City, IL was $2,737. The county assessed it at $47,739.

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