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$288,025$117 / 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 85How 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

516 N CENTER ST

GARDNER, IL 60424
0
Baths
2,464 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$288K
$245K low$331K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,401 (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.$102,489 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,966
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,523
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,173
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$307,467

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyGRUNDY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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
Gardner Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Gardner-South Wilmington Township High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Gardner Community Consolidated School District 72c

Neighborhood · ZIP 60424These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,208
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,688
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.54%

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How this home compares

516 N Center 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 71% of homes in Gardner 60424
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Grundy County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Gardner 60424
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Gardner 60424
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Gardner 60424

What homes are worth in Gardner 60424

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

This home
$91K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Gardner 60424.

How it measures up in Gardner 60424

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gardner 60424.

Estimated value$288,025
CheaperTypical $218,311Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 516 N Center St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardner 60424Grundy County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,02571% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11724% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,464 ft²84% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac33% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than200184% of homes66% of homes

About 516 N Center St

How much is 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL is $288,025 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $245,119 to $330,931. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL last sell?

516 N Center St, Gardner, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL?

516 N Center St, Gardner, IL has 2,464 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL built?

516 N Center St, Gardner, IL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL?

516 N Center St, Gardner, IL is assigned to Gardner Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Gardner Community Consolidated School District 72c. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL compare to other homes in Gardner 60424?

Among the 801 homes in Gardner 60424, it is worth more than 71% of them ($288,025 against a typical $218,311), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($117 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,464 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2001 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Grundy 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 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 516 N Center St, Gardner, IL was $8,401. The county assessed it at $102,489.

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