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$155,669$78 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $149,000 on Jan 29, 2026

543 E ORLEANS ST

PAXTON, IL 60957
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,992 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$156K
$145K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,000 · Jan 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,512 (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.$46,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Clara Peterson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 60957These 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.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.5,716
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,182
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

543 E Orleans 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Paxton 60957
  • Older than 88% of homes in Paxton 60957

What homes are worth in Paxton 60957

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

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$43K$468K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Paxton 60957.

How it measures up in Paxton 60957

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paxton 60957.

Estimated value$155,669
CheaperTypical $147,675Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 543 E Orleans St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaxton 60957Ford County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,66954% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7823% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,992 ft²76% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac11% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191512% of homes26% of homes

About 543 E Orleans St

How much is 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL is $155,669 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $145,353 to $165,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL last sell?

543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL last sold on Jan 29, 2026 for $149,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,992 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL built?

543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL is assigned to Clara Peterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (high), rated B; Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL compare to other homes in Paxton 60957?

Among the 2,152 homes in Paxton 60957, it is worth more than 54% of them ($155,669 against a typical $147,675), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($78 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,992 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1915 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Ford County, it is worth more than 55% 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 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 543 E Orleans St, Paxton, IL was $3,512. The county assessed it at $46,920.

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