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$124,977$110 / 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 91How 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

505 N CHESTNUT ST

WAPELLA, IL 61777
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$125K
$114K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,234 (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.$32,671 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,965
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,706
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,946
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,023

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDE WITT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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(4)

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(2)

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

E
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 5.1 mi
H
Clinton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
M
Clinton Jr High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi

District: Clinton Community Unit School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 61777These 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.74
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 100.42

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.94%
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.3.9%
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.733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,820
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

505 N Chestnut 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 70% of homes in Wapella 61777
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Wapella 61777
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in De Witt County

What homes are worth in Wapella 61777

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

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$62K$767K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Wapella 61777.

How it measures up in Wapella 61777

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wapella 61777.

Estimated value$124,977
CheaperTypical $165,244Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 505 N Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapella 61777De Witt County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,97730% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11036% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²30% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac53% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195841% of homes53% of homes

About 505 N Chestnut St

How much is 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL is $124,977 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,892 to $136,062. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL last sell?

505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL last sold on Jan 3, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL?

505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL built?

505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL?

505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL is assigned to Douglas Elementary School (elementary); Clinton High School (high), rated D; Clinton Jr High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Clinton Community Unit School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL compare to other homes in Wapella 61777?

Among the 403 homes in Wapella 61777, it is worth more than 30% of them ($124,977 against a typical $165,244), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($110 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1958 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of De Witt County, it is worth more than 43% 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 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 N Chestnut St, Wapella, IL was $2,234. The county assessed it at $32,671.

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