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$130,080$123 / 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 94How 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

545 S ELWOOD ST

FORSYTH, IL 62535
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$130K
$122K low$138K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,339 (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.$40,818 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,105
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,713
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,123
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,467

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.48
34
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 352 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Maroa-Forsyth Grade SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi
M
Maroa-Forsyth Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 62535These 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.17
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,641
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,049
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

545 S Elwood 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 97% of homes in Forsyth 62535
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Forsyth 62535
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Forsyth 62535
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Forsyth 62535
  • Older than 92% of homes in Forsyth 62535

What homes are worth in Forsyth 62535

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

This home
$114K$566K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Forsyth 62535.

How it measures up in Forsyth 62535

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forsyth 62535.

Estimated value$130,080
CheaperTypical $292,043Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 545 S Elwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForsyth 62535Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,0803% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12315% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²7% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac24% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than19548% of homes39% of homes

About 545 S Elwood St

How much is 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL is $130,080 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $121,758 to $138,402. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL last sell?

545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL last sold on Dec 22, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL?

545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL built?

545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL?

545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL is assigned to Maroa-Forsyth Grade School (elementary), rated B+; Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School (high), rated B-; Maroa-Forsyth Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL compare to other homes in Forsyth 62535?

Among the 1,361 homes in Forsyth 62535, it is worth more than 3% of them ($130,080 against a typical $292,043), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($123 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1954 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 47% 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 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 545 S Elwood St, Forsyth, IL was $1,339. The county assessed it at $40,818.

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