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$103,982$83 / 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 83How 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 $105,000 on Aug 20, 2025

518 W CHESTNUT ST

COMPTON, IL 61318
1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$104K
$86K low$122K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Aug 20, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,317 (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.$31,422 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,633
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,789
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,629
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,266

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.

H
Mendota Township High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi
M
Northbrook SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.4 mi
E
Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 10.3 mi

District: Mendota Township High School District 280

Neighborhood · ZIP 61318These 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.105
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 100.47

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
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.388
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,923
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.55%

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How this home compares

518 W Chestnut 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 89% of homes in Compton 61318
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Compton 61318
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Compton 61318
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Compton 61318
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Compton 61318

What homes are worth in Compton 61318

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

This home
$62K$889K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Compton 61318.

How it measures up in Compton 61318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Compton 61318.

Estimated value$103,982
CheaperTypical $233,492Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 2.04 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 518 W Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 61318Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,98211% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8317% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²18% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac15% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197272% of homes70% of homes

About 518 W Chestnut St

How much is 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL is $103,982 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $86,083 to $121,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL last sell?

518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL last sold on Aug 20, 2025 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL?

518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL built?

518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL?

518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL is assigned to Mendota Township High School (high), rated C; Northbrook School (middle), rated C+; Blackstone Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Mendota Township High School District 280. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL compare to other homes in Compton 61318?

Among the 337 homes in Compton 61318, it is worth more than 11% of them ($103,982 against a typical $233,492), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($83 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 2.04 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1972 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 19% 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 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL was $2,317. The county assessed it at $31,422.

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