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$156,891
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 80How 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 $12,000 on Jul 25, 2012

509 BEST ST

STAUNTON, IL 62088
0
Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$157K
$126K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Jul 25, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,821 (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.$38,829 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,218
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,611
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,289
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,487

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
Staunton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Staunton Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Staunton High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Staunton Community Unit School District 6

Neighborhood · ZIP 62088These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,990
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.147 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,427
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

509 Best 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 more than 68% of homes in Macoupin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Staunton 62088

What homes are worth in Staunton 62088

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

This home
$33K$506K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Staunton 62088.

How it measures up in Staunton 62088

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Staunton 62088.

Estimated value$156,891
CheaperTypical $156,663Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

How 509 Best St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaunton 62088Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,89150% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac22% of homes26% of homes

About 509 Best St

How much is 509 Best St, Staunton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Best St, Staunton, IL is $156,891 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $125,868 to $187,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Best St, Staunton, IL last sell?

509 Best St, Staunton, IL last sold on Jul 25, 2012 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 509 Best St, Staunton, IL?

509 Best St, Staunton, IL is assigned to Staunton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Staunton Jr High School (middle), rated A-; Staunton High School (high), rated B. All sit in Staunton Community Unit School District 6. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Best St, Staunton, IL compare to other homes in Staunton 62088?

Among the 2,671 homes in Staunton 62088, it is worth more than 50% of them ($156,891 against a typical $156,663) and its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.34 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 68% 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 509 Best St, Staunton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Best St, Staunton, IL was $1,821. The county assessed it at $38,829.

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