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$165,112
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 79How 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 $95,000 on Sep 29, 2017

520 S MADISON ST

CARTHAGE, IL 62321
0
Baths
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$165K
$130K low$200K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Sep 29, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,550 (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.$57,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,128
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,762
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,851
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74
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
Carthage Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Carthage Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Illini West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Carthage Elementary School District 317

Neighborhood · ZIP 62321These 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.100
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 100.29

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,775
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

520 S Madison 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 86% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Carthage 62321

What homes are worth in Carthage 62321

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

This home
$22K$326K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Carthage 62321.

How it measures up in Carthage 62321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carthage 62321.

Estimated value$165,112
CheaperTypical $92,920Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

How 520 S Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarthage 62321Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,11283% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac75% of homes69% of homes

About 520 S Madison St

How much is 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL is $165,112 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $130,365 to $199,859. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL last sell?

520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL last sold on Sep 29, 2017 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL?

520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL is assigned to Carthage Primary School (elementary), rated B-; Carthage Middle School (middle), rated B; Illini West High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Carthage Elementary School District 317. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL compare to other homes in Carthage 62321?

Among the 1,521 homes in Carthage 62321, it is worth more than 83% of them ($165,112 against a typical $92,920) and its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 0.41 ac). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 86% 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 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 S Madison St, Carthage, IL was $4,550. The county assessed it at $57,890.

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