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$45,287$36 / 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 87How 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

525 WATER ST

BUTLER, IL 62015
0
Baths
1,275 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.
0.66 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.

Valuation

$45K
$40K low$51K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$399 (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.$16,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Beckemeyer Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.8 mi
M
Hillsboro Jr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Hillsboro High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3

Neighborhood · ZIP 62015These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.576
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.$82,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

525 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 96% of homes in Butler 62015
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Butler 62015
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Butler 62015
  • Older than 92% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Butler 62015

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

This home
$35K$470K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Butler 62015.

How it measures up in Butler 62015

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Butler 62015.

Estimated value$45,287
CheaperTypical $142,621Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$36
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 5 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 525 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeButler 62015Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,2874% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$363% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,275 ft²55% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac21% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes8% of homes

About 525 Water St

How much is 525 Water St, Butler, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Water St, Butler, IL is $45,287 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $39,607 to $50,967. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Water St, Butler, IL last sell?

525 Water St, Butler, IL last sold on Apr 28, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 Water St, Butler, IL?

525 Water St, Butler, IL has 1,275 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 525 Water St, Butler, IL built?

525 Water St, Butler, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 525 Water St, Butler, IL?

525 Water St, Butler, IL is assigned to Beckemeyer Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hillsboro Jr High School (middle), rated A; Hillsboro High School (high), rated B. All sit in Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 525 Water St, Butler, IL compare to other homes in Butler 62015?

Among the 249 homes in Butler 62015, it is worth more than 4% of them ($45,287 against a typical $142,621), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($36 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,275 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 5 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 14% 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 525 Water St, Butler, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Water St, Butler, IL was $399. The county assessed it at $16,460.

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