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$159,921$122 / 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 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

511 SUNSET DR

VANDALIA, IL 62471
2
Baths
1,312 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$160K
$128K low$191K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,553 (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.$49,024 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,294
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,072

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Vandalia Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.138

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

511 Sunset Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Vandalia 62471

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

This home
$30K$465K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$159,921
CheaperTypical $126,988Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 511 Sunset Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,92164% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12271% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²49% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac56% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than196870% of homes69% of homes

About 511 Sunset Dr

How much is 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL is $159,921 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,356 to $191,486. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL last sell?

511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL?

511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL built?

511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL?

511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Vandalia Community High School (high), rated C-; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 64% of them ($159,921 against a typical $126,988), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($122 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1968 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 62% 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 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Sunset Dr, Vandalia, IL was $2,553. The county assessed it at $49,024.

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