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$71,179$38 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

518 W RANDOLPH ST

VANDALIA, IL 62471
1
Baths
1,872 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.
3,180 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$71K
$59K low$84K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$71,179
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$56,943

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,848 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,728 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,447
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,281
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,143
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,184

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.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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
Vandalia Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.138

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

518 W Randolph 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 Fayette County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Fayette County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Among the smallest lots in Fayette County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Vandalia 62471

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

This home
$30K$549K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$71,179
CheaperTypical $128,582Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$38
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 518 W Randolph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,17922% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$389% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²77% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,180 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193433% of homes34% of homes

About 518 W Randolph St

How much is 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL is $71,179 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $58,776 to $83,582. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL last sell?

518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL?

518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL built?

518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL?

518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated C-; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,847 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 22% of them ($71,179 against a typical $128,582), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($38 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1934 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette 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 Randolph St, Vandalia, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 518 W Randolph St, Vandalia, IL was $1,848. The county assessed it at $28,728.

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