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$61,485$42 / 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 82How 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
Last sold for $8,000 on Mar 13, 2015

542 WALNUT ST

BUSHNELL, IL 61422
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,459 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$61K
$50K low$73K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Mar 13, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,304 (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.$20,272 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,085
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,187
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,487
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,816

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMCDONOUGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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
Bushnell-Prairie City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61422These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.3,307
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,538
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.56%

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How this home compares

542 Walnut 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 69% of homes in McDonough County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in McDonough County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Bushnell 61422
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Bushnell 61422
  • Older than 74% of homes in McDonough County

What homes are worth in Bushnell 61422

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

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$20K$236K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Bushnell 61422.

How it measures up in Bushnell 61422

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bushnell 61422.

Estimated value$61,485
CheaperTypical $61,601Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $53Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,459 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,158 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 542 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBushnell 61422McDonough County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,48550% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4228% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,459 ft²79% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac80% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes26% of homes

About 542 Walnut St

How much is 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL is $61,485 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $50,446 to $72,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL last sell?

542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL last sold on Mar 13, 2015 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL?

542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1,459 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL built?

542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL?

542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL is assigned to Bushnell-Prairie City High School (high), rated B-; Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL compare to other homes in Bushnell 61422?

Among the 1,338 homes in Bushnell 61422, it is worth more than 50% of them ($61,485 against a typical $61,601), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($42 against a typical $53), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,459 ft² against a typical 1,158 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of McDonough County, it is worth more than 31% 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 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL was $1,304. The county assessed it at $20,272.

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