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$240,018$231 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $100,000 on Dec 10, 2014

5502 MAY AVE

RICHMOND, IL 60071
0
Baths
1,038 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$240K
$226K low$254K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Dec 10, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,141 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$56,707 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,609
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,098
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,839
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,121

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 196 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Nippersink Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Richmond Grade SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Richmond-Burton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157

Neighborhood · ZIP 60071These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.4,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.180 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,309
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

5502 May Ave 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 87% of homes in McHenry County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Richmond 60071
  • Older than 85% of homes in Richmond 60071

What homes are worth in Richmond 60071

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

This home
$125K$795K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Richmond 60071.

How it measures up in Richmond 60071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 60071.

Estimated value$240,018
CheaperTypical $392,142Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5502 May Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 60071McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,01820% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23169% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,038 ft²22% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac3% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195515% of homes15% of homes

About 5502 May Ave

How much is 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL is $240,018 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,155 to $253,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL last sell?

5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL last sold on Dec 10, 2014 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL?

5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL has 1,038 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL built?

5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL?

5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL is assigned to Nippersink Middle School (middle), rated B; Richmond Grade School (elementary), rated B; Richmond-Burton High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL compare to other homes in Richmond 60071?

Among the 1,517 homes in Richmond 60071, it is worth more than 20% of them ($240,018 against a typical $392,142), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($231 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,038 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1955 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 13% 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 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5502 May Ave, Richmond, IL was $3,141. The county assessed it at $56,707.

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