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$201,146
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 94How 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
Last sold for $120,000 on Oct 19, 2020

515 S EMERSON ST

MONTICELLO, IL 61856
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$201K
$190K low$212K 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 · Oct 19, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$59,165 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,648
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,517
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,783
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,495

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.8 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.Single Family Residential
CountyPIATT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

H
Monticello High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Washington SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Monticello Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Monticello Community Unit School District 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 61856These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.94%
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.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,776
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

515 S Emerson 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 less than 81% of homes in Monticello 61856
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Piatt County

What homes are worth in Monticello 61856

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

This home
$138K$729K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Monticello 61856.

How it measures up in Monticello 61856

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monticello 61856.

Estimated value$201,146
CheaperTypical $290,200Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

How 515 S Emerson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMonticello 61856Piatt County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,14619% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac4% of homes3% of homes

About 515 S Emerson St

How much is 515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL is $201,146 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $190,027 to $212,265. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL last sell?

515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL last sold on Oct 19, 2020 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL?

515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL is assigned to Monticello High School (high), rated A+; Washington School (elementary), rated A-; Monticello Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Monticello Community Unit School District 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 515 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL compare to other homes in Monticello 61856?

Among the 3,108 homes in Monticello 61856, it is worth more than 19% of them ($201,146 against a typical $290,200) and its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.29 ac). Measured against all of Piatt County, it is worth more than 40% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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