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$161,242$108 / 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 93How 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

523 PRAIRIE ST

ASHMORE, IL 61912
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,493 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$161K
$150K low$172K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,840 (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.$42,844 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,461
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,383
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,804
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,532

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.48
30
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyCOLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
Ashmore Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Charleston Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.3 mi
H
Charleston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi

District: Charleston Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 61912These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.11%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,143
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.$68,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,717
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

523 Prairie 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 87% of homes in Coles County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Coles County

What homes are worth in Ashmore 61912

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

This home
$37K$1M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Ashmore 61912.

How it measures up in Ashmore 61912

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashmore 61912.

Estimated value$161,242
CheaperTypical $147,446Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,493 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.94 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 523 Prairie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshmore 61912Coles County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,24255% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10852% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,493 ft²57% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac67% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than189713% of homes10% of homes

About 523 Prairie St

How much is 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL is $161,242 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $150,332 to $172,152. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL last sell?

523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL?

523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,493 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL built?

523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL?

523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL is assigned to Ashmore Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Charleston Middle School (middle), rated B; Charleston High School (high), rated D. All sit in Charleston Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL compare to other homes in Ashmore 61912?

Among the 644 homes in Ashmore 61912, it is worth more than 55% of them ($161,242 against a typical $147,446), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($108 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,493 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (4 ac against a typical 0.94 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1897 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Coles County, it is worth more than 57% 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 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Prairie St, Ashmore, IL was $1,840. The county assessed it at $42,844.

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