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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

524 S ILLINOIS ST SW

CLAY CITY, IL 62824
1
Baths
480 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$629 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,835 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,188
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,647
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,825
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,505

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 200 ft²

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.

E
Clay City Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Clay City Jr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Clay City High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Clay City Community Unit District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 62824These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.183

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
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.1,532
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.$69,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,815
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

524 S Illinois St Sw 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Clay City 62824
  • Among the smallest lots in Clay City 62824
  • Older than 92% of homes in Clay County

How it measures up in Clay City 62824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clay City 62824.

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.12 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 524 S Illinois St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClay City 62824Clay County
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes8% of homes

About 524 S Illinois St Sw

When did 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL last sell?

524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL last sold on Jan 4, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL has 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL built?

524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL is assigned to Clay City Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Clay City Jr High School (middle), rated C-; Clay City High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Clay City Community Unit District 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL compare to other homes in Clay City 62824?

Among the 884 homes in Clay City 62824, it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1.12 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). 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 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 524 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL was $629. The county assessed it at $9,835.

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