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$108,310$101 / 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

520 W WATER ST

FARMER CITY, IL 61842
2
Baths
1,072 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$108K
$90K low$127K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,554 (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.$38,234 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,829
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,405
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,045
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,713

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDE WITT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 180 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ruth M Schneider Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
H
Blue Ridge High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18

Neighborhood · ZIP 61842These 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.114
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 100.40

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,048
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,058
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,011
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.59%

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How this home compares

520 W Water 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 77% of homes in Farmer City 61842
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Farmer City 61842
  • Older than 83% of homes in De Witt County

What homes are worth in Farmer City 61842

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

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$51K$495K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Farmer City 61842.

How it measures up in Farmer City 61842

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Farmer City 61842.

Estimated value$108,310
CheaperTypical $162,410Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 520 W Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarmer City 61842De Witt County
Estimated valuepricier than$108,31023% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10138% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²29% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac46% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than190423% of homes17% of homes

About 520 W Water St

How much is 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL is $108,310 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,521 to $127,099. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL last sell?

520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL?

520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,072 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL built?

520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL?

520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL is assigned to Ruth M Schneider Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Blue Ridge High School (high), rated B-; Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL compare to other homes in Farmer City 61842?

Among the 1,112 homes in Farmer City 61842, it is worth more than 23% of them ($108,310 against a typical $162,410), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($101 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1904 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of De Witt County, it is worth more than 35% 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 W Water St, Farmer City, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 W Water St, Farmer City, IL was $2,554. The county assessed it at $38,234.

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