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518 WALNUT ST

ALTONA, IL 61414
0
Baths
1,043 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.
4.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,262 (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.$42,870 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,610

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
70
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(2)

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.

M
R O W V a Jr and Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.9 mi
E
R O W V a Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.9 mi

District: Rowva Community Unit School District 208

Neighborhood · ZIP 61414These 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.61
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 100.32

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,031
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,056
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.56%

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How this home compares

518 Walnut 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Knox County

How it measures up in Altona 61414

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Altona 61414.

Living area1,043 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,087 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size4.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 518 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltona 61414Knox County
Living areabigger than1,043 ft²44% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.02 ac77% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than188010% of homes6% of homes

About 518 Walnut St

When did 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL last sell?

518 Walnut St, Altona, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

518 Walnut St, Altona, IL has 1,043 square feet of living space and a 4.02-acre lot.

When was 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL built?

518 Walnut St, Altona, IL was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

518 Walnut St, Altona, IL is assigned to R O W V a Jr and Sr High School (middle), rated B-; R O W V a Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Rowva Community Unit School District 208. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL compare to other homes in Altona 61414?

Among the 389 homes in Altona 61414, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,043 ft² against a typical 1,087 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (4.02 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). 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 Walnut St, Altona, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Walnut St, Altona, IL was $3,262. The county assessed it at $42,870.

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