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$91,063$65 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

509 SOUTH ST

DOWELL, IL 62927
1
Beds
0
Baths
1,396 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$91K
$70K low$112K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,627 (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.$30,279 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,806
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,473
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,837

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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

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

E
Elverado Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Elverado High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Elverado Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Elverado Community Unit School District 196

Neighborhood · ZIP 62927These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.245

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.8%
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.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,159
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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 South 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 92% of homes in Dowell 62927
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Jackson County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Dowell 62927
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Dowell 62927
  • Older than 86% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Dowell 62927

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

This home
$27K$148K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Dowell 62927.

How it measures up in Dowell 62927

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dowell 62927.

Estimated value$91,063
CheaperTypical $50,547Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $53Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,396 ft²
SmallerTypical 982 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 509 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowell 62927Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$91,06392% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6566% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,396 ft²91% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac84% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192435% of homes14% of homes

About 509 South St

How much is 509 South St, Dowell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 South St, Dowell, IL is $91,063 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $70,125 to $112,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 South St, Dowell, IL last sell?

509 South St, Dowell, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 South St, Dowell, IL?

509 South St, Dowell, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1,396 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 509 South St, Dowell, IL built?

509 South St, Dowell, IL was built in 1924, making it 102 years old.

What schools serve 509 South St, Dowell, IL?

509 South St, Dowell, IL is assigned to Elverado Primary School (elementary); Elverado High School (high), rated D+; Elverado Junior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Elverado Community Unit School District 196. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 South St, Dowell, IL compare to other homes in Dowell 62927?

Among the 190 homes in Dowell 62927, it is worth more than 92% of them ($91,063 against a typical $50,547), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($65 against a typical $53), it is bigger than 91% of them (1,396 ft² against a typical 982 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1924 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 34% 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 South St, Dowell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 South St, Dowell, IL was $1,627. The county assessed it at $30,279.

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