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$182,876$130 / 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 72How 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

681 RAILROAD ST

MASON, IL 62443
0
Baths
1,404 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$183K
$132K low$234K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,856 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$29,080 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,240

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyEffingham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Effingham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi
E
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 11.9 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.1 mi

District: Effingham Community Unit School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 62443These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.146

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

681 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.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Effingham County
  • Among the smallest lots in Mason 62443

What homes are worth in Mason 62443

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

This home
$65K$581K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Mason 62443.

How it measures up in Mason 62443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mason 62443.

Estimated value$182,876
CheaperTypical $244,464Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3.39 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 681 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMason 62443Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,87629% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13018% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²51% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 acalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 681 Railroad St

How much is 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL is $182,876 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $131,853 to $233,899. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL?

681 Railroad St, Mason, IL has 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

What schools serve 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL?

681 Railroad St, Mason, IL is assigned to Effingham High School (high), rated A; South Side Grade School (elementary); Effingham Junior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL compare to other homes in Mason 62443?

Among the 657 homes in Mason 62443, it is worth more than 29% of them ($182,876 against a typical $244,464), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($130 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3.39 ac). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 12% 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 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 681 Railroad St, Mason, IL was $1,856. The county assessed it at $29,080.

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