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512 6TH ST

CHARLESTON, IL 61920
0
Baths
3,204 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,969 (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.$27,042 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,524
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,518
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,539
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,126

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Commercial (General)
CountyCOLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.

M
Charleston Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Charleston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Carl Sandburg Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 1.4 mi

District: Charleston Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 61920These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.20,604
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,123
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

512 6th 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Charleston 61920
  • Among the smallest lots in Charleston 61920
  • Older than 83% of homes in Charleston 61920

How it measures up in Charleston 61920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 61920.

Living area3,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 512 6th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 61920Coles County
Living areabigger than3,204 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191017% of homes21% of homes

About 512 6th St

When did 512 6th St, Charleston, IL last sell?

512 6th St, Charleston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 512 6th St, Charleston, IL?

512 6th St, Charleston, IL has 3,204 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 512 6th St, Charleston, IL built?

512 6th St, Charleston, IL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old.

What schools serve 512 6th St, Charleston, IL?

512 6th St, Charleston, IL is assigned to Charleston Middle School (middle), rated B; Charleston High School (high), rated D; Carl Sandburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Charleston Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 512 6th St, Charleston, IL compare to other homes in Charleston 61920?

Among the 6,491 homes in Charleston 61920, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,204 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1910 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 512 6th St, Charleston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 6th St, Charleston, IL was $1,969. The county assessed it at $27,042.

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