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Last sold for $106,000 on Sep 13, 2022

537 E LINCOLN ST

PRINCETON, IL 61356
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$106,000 · Sep 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,080 (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.$45,564 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,527
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,037
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,692

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUREAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.

H
Princeton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Logan Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi

District: Princeton Elementary School District 115

Neighborhood · ZIP 61356These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,146
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

537 E Lincoln 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.

  • Older than 86% of homes in Bureau County

How it measures up in Princeton 61356

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 61356.

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 537 E Lincoln St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 61356Bureau County
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac46% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than189018% of homes14% of homes

About 537 E Lincoln St

When did 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL last sell?

537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL last sold on Sep 13, 2022 for $106,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL built?

537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL?

537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL is assigned to Princeton High School (high), rated C; Logan Junior High School (middle), rated C; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Princeton Elementary School District 115. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL compare to other homes in Princeton 61356?

Among the 3,793 homes in Princeton 61356, its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1890 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 E Lincoln St, Princeton, IL was $3,080. The county assessed it at $45,564.

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