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$65,481
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 90How 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

524 E HICKORY ST

WATSEKA, IL 60970
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$65K
$59K low$72K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,444 (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.$20,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyIROQUOIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
Glenn Raymond SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Watseka Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Watseka Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 60970These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.87%
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.16%
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.7,038
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,584
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

524 E Hickory 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 80% of homes in Iroquois County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Iroquois County

What homes are worth in Watseka 60970

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

This home
$27K$488K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Watseka 60970.

How it measures up in Watseka 60970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watseka 60970.

Estimated value$65,481
CheaperTypical $105,700Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

How 524 E Hickory St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatseka 60970Iroquois County
Estimated valuepricier than$65,48126% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac21% of homes10% of homes

About 524 E Hickory St

How much is 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL is $65,481 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $59,240 to $71,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL last sell?

524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL?

524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL is assigned to Glenn Raymond School (elementary), rated C; Watseka Junior High School (middle), rated B; Watseka Community High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL compare to other homes in Watseka 60970?

Among the 2,519 homes in Watseka 60970, it is worth more than 26% of them ($65,481 against a typical $105,700) and its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Iroquois County, it is worth more than 20% 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 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL was $1,444. The county assessed it at $20,150.

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