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$68,879$69 / 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 86How 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 $85,000 on Nov 8, 2021

502 WALNUT ST

ALTONA, IL 61414
0
Baths
1,000 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.
1.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$69K
$59K low$79K 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 · Nov 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,725 (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.$19,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.89
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
R O W V a Jr and Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.0 mi
E
R O W V a Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.1 mi

District: Rowva Community Unit School District 208

Neighborhood · ZIP 61414These 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.61
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 100.32

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.16%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,031
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.56%

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How this home compares

502 Walnut 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 74% of homes in Altona 61414
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Knox County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Knox County

What homes are worth in Altona 61414

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

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$26K$451K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Altona 61414.

How it measures up in Altona 61414

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Altona 61414.

Estimated value$68,879
CheaperTypical $104,056Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,092 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size1.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 502 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltona 61414Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,87926% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6930% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²38% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.89 ac66% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than189219% of homes13% of homes

About 502 Walnut St

How much is 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL is $68,879 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $59,092 to $78,666. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL last sell?

502 Walnut St, Altona, IL last sold on Nov 8, 2021 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

502 Walnut St, Altona, IL has 1,000 square feet of living space and a 1.89-acre lot.

When was 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL built?

502 Walnut St, Altona, IL was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

502 Walnut St, Altona, IL is assigned to R O W V a Jr and Sr High School (middle), rated B-; R O W V a Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Rowva Community Unit School District 208. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL compare to other homes in Altona 61414?

Among the 389 homes in Altona 61414, it is worth more than 26% of them ($68,879 against a typical $104,056), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($69 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,092 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (1.89 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1892 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 28% 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 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Walnut St, Altona, IL was $1,725. The county assessed it at $19,500.

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