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$316,950
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 84How 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

525 S MADISON ST

CARTHAGE, IL 62321
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Baths

Valuation

$317K
$265K low$369K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,566 (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.$85,885 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,257
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,628
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,377
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,655

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyHANCOCK
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
Carthage Primary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Carthage Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 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

525 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Carthage 62321

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

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$22K$326K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$316,950
CheaperTypical $92,920Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

How 525 S Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarthage 62321Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,95098% of homesalmost all homes

About 525 S Madison St

How much is 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL is $316,950 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $265,009 to $368,891. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL last sell?

525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL?

525 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.

What are the property taxes on 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 S Madison St, Carthage, IL was $6,566. The county assessed it at $85,885.

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