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$54,672$59 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $41,900 on Apr 29, 2005

609 W MECHANIC ST

ASHLAND, IL 62612
2
Beds
1
Baths
934 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$55K
$52K low$58K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$41,900 · Apr 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$678 (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.$14,745 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,455
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,235

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

H
A-C Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
A-C Central Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
A-C Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 13.1 mi

District: A-C Central Community Unit School District 262

Neighborhood · ZIP 62612These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.92%
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.8.3%
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.1,711
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,851
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,824
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.59%

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How this home compares

609 W Mechanic 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 93% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Older than 79% of homes in Ashland 62612

What homes are worth in Ashland 62612

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

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$36K$349K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Ashland 62612.

How it measures up in Ashland 62612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashland 62612.

Estimated value$54,672
CheaperTypical $124,325Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area934 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 609 W Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 62612Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$54,6727% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5917% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than934 ft²12% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac12% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than191021% of homes25% of homes

About 609 W Mechanic St

How much is 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL is $54,672 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $51,602 to $57,742. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL last sell?

609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL last sold on Apr 29, 2005 for $41,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL?

609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 934 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL built?

609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL?

609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL is assigned to A-C Central High School (high), rated C; A-C Central Middle School (middle), rated C-; A-C Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL compare to other homes in Ashland 62612?

Among the 776 homes in Ashland 62612, it is worth more than 7% of them ($54,672 against a typical $124,325), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($59 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 12% of them (934 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1910 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 17% 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 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL was $678. The county assessed it at $14,745.

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