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557 N RAILROAD ST

BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408
2
Beds
0
Baths
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$671 (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.$9,938 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,938
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,814

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.38
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
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.
28
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWILL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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.

E
Reed-Custer Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Reed-Custer High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Reed-Custer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u

Neighborhood · ZIP 60408These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,144
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.569 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,650
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,730
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.54%

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How this home compares

557 N Railroad 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Braidwood 60408

How it measures up in Braidwood 60408

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Braidwood 60408.

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

How 557 N Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBraidwood 60408Will County
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac8% of homes26% of homes

About 557 N Railroad St

When did 557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL last sell?

557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL last sold on Apr 5, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL?

557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL has 2 bedrooms and a 0.18-acre lot.

What schools serve 557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL?

557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL is assigned to Reed-Custer Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Reed-Custer High School (high), rated C-; Reed-Custer Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 N Railroad St, Braidwood, IL was $671. The county assessed it at $9,938.

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