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$34,148$41 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

501 RITTER ST

MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966
2
Beds
0
Baths
840 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.
0.11 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

$34K
$31K low$37K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$536 (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.$5,741 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,573
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,168
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,228
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,223

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

M
Murphysboro Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Murphysboro High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Gen John a Logan Attendance Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.4 mi

District: Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Neighborhood · ZIP 62966These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.272

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.14,843
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.130 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,981
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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

501 Ritter 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Murphysboro 62966
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Murphysboro 62966
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Murphysboro 62966
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Murphysboro 62966

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

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$37K$402K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Murphysboro 62966.

How it measures up in Murphysboro 62966

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Murphysboro 62966.

Estimated value$34,148
CheaperTypical $116,799Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 501 Ritter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphysboro 62966Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$34,148almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$413% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than194032% of homes24% of homes

About 501 Ritter St

How much is 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL is $34,148 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $31,298 to $36,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL last sell?

501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL?

501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL has 2 bedrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL built?

501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL?

501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL is assigned to Murphysboro Middle School (middle), rated C; Murphysboro High School (high), rated D-; Gen John a Logan Attendance Center (elementary). All sit in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL compare to other homes in Murphysboro 62966?

Among the 5,700 homes in Murphysboro 62966, it is worth more than almost none of them ($34,148 against a typical $116,799), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($41 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 14% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,225 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1940 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 3% 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 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 Ritter St, Murphysboro, IL was $536. The county assessed it at $5,741.

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