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$245,504$225 / 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 77How 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 $85,000 on Sep 29, 2015

496 JEFFERSON ST

MASON, IL 62443
0
Baths
1,092 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$246K
$188K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Sep 29, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,797 (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.$40,770 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,310

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyEffingham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)

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.

H
Effingham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi
E
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 11.8 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.0 mi

District: Effingham Community Unit School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 62443These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.146

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.2,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

496 Jefferson 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 75% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Mason 62443
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Effingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Mason 62443

What homes are worth in Mason 62443

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

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$65K$592K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Mason 62443.

How it measures up in Mason 62443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mason 62443.

Estimated value$245,504
CheaperTypical $245,462Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 3.96 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 496 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMason 62443Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,50450% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22578% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²23% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac13% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197442% of homes47% of homes

About 496 Jefferson St

How much is 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL is $245,504 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $188,329 to $302,679. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL last sell?

496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL last sold on Sep 29, 2015 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL?

496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL has 1,092 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL built?

496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL?

496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL is assigned to Effingham High School (high), rated A; South Side Grade School (elementary); Effingham Junior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL compare to other homes in Mason 62443?

Among the 657 homes in Mason 62443, it is worth more than 50% of them ($245,504 against a typical $245,462), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($225 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 3.96 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1974 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 25% 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 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 496 Jefferson St, Mason, IL was $2,797. The county assessed it at $40,770.

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