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$55,227$58 / 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 88How 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 $35,000 on Sep 12, 2018

601 W SOUTH ST

COLCHESTER, IL 62326
3
Beds
0
Baths
952 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.
0.36 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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$55K
$49K low$62K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Sep 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$974 (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.$15,496 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,227
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,269
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,464
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,488

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.0.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
West Prairie South ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
West Prairie Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
West Prairie High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi

District: West Prairie Community Unit School District 103

Neighborhood · ZIP 62326These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,200
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,025
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

601 W South 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 74% of homes in McDonough County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in McDonough County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Colchester 62326
  • Older than 74% of homes in McDonough County

What homes are worth in Colchester 62326

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

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$22K$333K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Colchester 62326.

How it measures up in Colchester 62326

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Colchester 62326.

Estimated value$55,227
CheaperTypical $78,000Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$58
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,161 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 601 W South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColchester 62326McDonough County
Estimated valuepricier than$55,22728% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5840% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²25% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac50% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than192027% of homes26% of homes

About 601 W South St

How much is 601 W South St, Colchester, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 601 W South St, Colchester, IL is $55,227 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $48,707 to $61,747. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 601 W South St, Colchester, IL last sell?

601 W South St, Colchester, IL last sold on Sep 12, 2018 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 601 W South St, Colchester, IL?

601 W South St, Colchester, IL has 3 bedrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 601 W South St, Colchester, IL built?

601 W South St, Colchester, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 601 W South St, Colchester, IL?

601 W South St, Colchester, IL is assigned to West Prairie South Elementary (elementary), rated B; West Prairie Middle School (middle), rated B-; West Prairie High School (high), rated B-. All sit in West Prairie Community Unit School District 103. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 601 W South St, Colchester, IL compare to other homes in Colchester 62326?

Among the 977 homes in Colchester 62326, it is worth more than 28% of them ($55,227 against a typical $78,000), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($58 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 25% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,161 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of McDonough County, it is worth more than 26% 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 601 W South St, Colchester, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 W South St, Colchester, IL was $974. The county assessed it at $15,496.

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