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$117,523$92 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $120,000 on Aug 19, 2022

512 S PRAIRIE ST

LACON, IL 61540
0
Baths
1,283 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.
120 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$118K
$112K low$123K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Aug 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,898 (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.$43,081 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,302
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,779
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,681
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,243

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARSHALL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.120.00
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

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
Midland Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Midland Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Midland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Midland Community Unit School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 61540These 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.113
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 100.39

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.79%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,285
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

512 S Prairie 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Marshall County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Among the largest lots in Lacon 61540
  • Older than 73% of homes in Marshall County

What homes are worth in Lacon 61540

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

This home
$44K$372K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Lacon 61540.

How it measures up in Lacon 61540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lacon 61540.

Estimated value$117,523
CheaperTypical $124,598Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,283 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,131 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size120 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 512 S Prairie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLacon 61540Marshall County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,52346% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9235% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,283 ft²67% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than120 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes27% of homes

About 512 S Prairie St

How much is 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL is $117,523 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $112,360 to $122,686. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL last sell?

512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL last sold on Aug 19, 2022 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL?

512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL has 1,283 square feet of living space and a 120.00-acre lot.

When was 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL built?

512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL?

512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL is assigned to Midland Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Midland Middle School (middle), rated B; Midland High School (high), rated D. All sit in Midland Community Unit School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL compare to other homes in Lacon 61540?

Among the 1,149 homes in Lacon 61540, it is worth more than 46% of them ($117,523 against a typical $124,598), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($92 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,283 ft² against a typical 1,131 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (120 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Marshall County, it is worth more than 42% 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 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL was $1,898. The county assessed it at $43,081.

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