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$239,242$73 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

509 W 1ST ST

HOMER, IL 61849
3 / 2
Baths
3,298 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$239K
$227K low$252K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,059 (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.$79,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,670

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCHAMPAIGN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 30 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(3)

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

E
Heritage Jh and Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Heritage High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 mi

District: Heritage Community Unit School District 8

Neighborhood · ZIP 61849These 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.81
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 100.47

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.2,013
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,217
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,222
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.56%

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How this home compares

509 W 1st 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 74% of homes in Homer 61849
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Champaign County
  • Among the largest homes in Homer 61849
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Champaign County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Champaign County

What homes are worth in Homer 61849

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

This home
$67K$532K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Homer 61849.

How it measures up in Homer 61849

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Homer 61849.

Estimated value$239,242
CheaperTypical $183,124Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area3,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 509 W 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHomer 61849Champaign County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,24274% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$734% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than3,298 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac30% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195448% of homes34% of homes

About 509 W 1st St

How much is 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL is $239,242 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $226,528 to $251,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL last sell?

509 W 1st St, Homer, IL last sold on Mar 10, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL?

509 W 1st St, Homer, IL has 3 bathrooms, 3,298 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL built?

509 W 1st St, Homer, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL?

509 W 1st St, Homer, IL is assigned to Heritage Jh and Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Heritage High School (high), rated A. All sit in Heritage Community Unit School District 8. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL compare to other homes in Homer 61849?

Among the 795 homes in Homer 61849, it is worth more than 74% of them ($239,242 against a typical $183,124), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($73 against a typical $134), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,298 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1954 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Champaign County, it is worth more than 53% 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 W 1st St, Homer, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 509 W 1st St, Homer, IL was $6,059. The county assessed it at $79,890.

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