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$84,911$63 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $45,000 on Jul 22, 2020

608 N 5TH ST

VANDALIA, IL 62471
1
Baths
1,347 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$85K
$67K low$102K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jul 22, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,262 (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.$33,683 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,746
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,937
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,307
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,049

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.

H
Vandalia Community High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.7 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.138

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 N 5th 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 78% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Fayette County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Vandalia 62471

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

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$45K$472K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$84,911
CheaperTypical $133,800Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 608 N 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,91122% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6318% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,347 ft²52% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac28% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190312% of homes14% of homes

About 608 N 5th St

How much is 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL is $84,911 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $67,450 to $102,372. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL last sell?

608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jul 22, 2020 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL?

608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,347 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL built?

608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL?

608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated D+; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 22% of them ($84,911 against a typical $133,800), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($63 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,347 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1903 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 23% 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 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL was $2,262. The county assessed it at $33,683.

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