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$52,651$101 / 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 83How 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

608 COMET AVE

DECATUR, IL 62526
1
Baths
520 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$53K
$43K low$62K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,014 (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.$10,994 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,555
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,439
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,268
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,985

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.52
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
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.
72
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.14 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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Parsons Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
MacArthur High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Decatur School District 61

Neighborhood · ZIP 62526These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,128
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

608 Comet 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Holiday Hills
  • Among the smallest homes in Holiday Hills
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Holiday Hills
  • Older than 94% of homes in Holiday Hills

What homes are worth in Decatur 62526

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

This home
$27K$312K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Decatur 62526.

How it measures up in Decatur 62526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62526.

Estimated value$52,651
CheaperTypical $104,065Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,078 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 608 Comet Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHoliday HillsDecatur 62526Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$52,651almost no homes25% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10156% of homes57% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than520 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac10% of homes47% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than19306% of homes25% of homes24% of homes

About 608 Comet Ave

How much is 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL is $52,651 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $43,463 to $61,839. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL last sell?

608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL?

608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL has 1 bathrooms, 520 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL built?

608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL?

608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL is assigned to Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated F; Parsons Elementary School (elementary), rated F; MacArthur High School (high), rated F. All sit in Decatur School District 61. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62526?

Among the 11,429 homes in Decatur 62526, it is worth more than 25% of them ($52,651 against a typical $104,065), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($101 against a typical $94), it is bigger than almost none of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,078 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1930 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 15% 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 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL was $1,014. The county assessed it at $10,994.

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