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Last sold for $285,000 on Sep 5, 2025

4520 S STATE ROUTE 159

GLEN CARBON, IL 62034
1
Beds
1
Baths
818 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.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Sep 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$413 (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.$5,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,760

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.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
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.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Glen Carbon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.3 mi
M
Liberty Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Edwardsville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 62034These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.145

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,797
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,070 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,081
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,546
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4520 S State Route 159 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Glen Carbon 62034
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Glen Carbon 62034
  • Older than 95% of homes in Glen Carbon 62034

How it measures up in Glen Carbon 62034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Carbon 62034.

Living area818 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 4520 S State Route 159 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Carbon 62034Madison County
Living areabigger than818 ft²11% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac88% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19405% of homes22% of homes

About 4520 S State Route 159

When did 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL last sell?

4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL?

4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 818 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL built?

4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL?

4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL is assigned to Glen Carbon Elementary School (elementary); Liberty Middle School (middle), rated A; Edwardsville High School (high), rated B. All sit in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL compare to other homes in Glen Carbon 62034?

Among the 5,135 homes in Glen Carbon 62034, it is bigger than 11% of them (818 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1940 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4520 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL was $413. The county assessed it at $5,920.

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