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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 20, 2022

542 S ILLINOIS ST SW

CLAY CITY, IL 62824
1.5
Baths
1,278 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 20, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,359 (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.$61,322 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,375
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,947
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,022
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,966

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.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Clay City Jr High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Clay City High SchoolB
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

542 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Clay City 62824

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 area1,278 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.12 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 542 S Illinois St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClay City 62824Clay County
Living areabigger than1,278 ft²55% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac19% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195952% of homes49% of homes

About 542 S Illinois St Sw

When did 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL last sell?

542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL last sold on Oct 20, 2022 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,278 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL built?

542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

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

How does 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL compare to other homes in Clay City 62824?

Among the 888 homes in Clay City 62824, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,278 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 1.12 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1959 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 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S Illinois St Sw, Clay City, IL was $3,359. The county assessed it at $61,322.

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