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$192,550
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 97How 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 $38,000 on May 9, 2022

687 DOWNEY DR

PRINCETON, IL 61356
0
Baths
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$193K
$186K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · May 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,538 (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.$56,731 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,221
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,124
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,193

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUREAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Princeton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Logan Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.2 mi

District: Princeton Elementary School District 115

Neighborhood · ZIP 61356These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.19%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,146
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

687 Downey Dr 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 more than 74% of homes in Bureau County

What homes are worth in Princeton 61356

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

This home
$56K$440K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Princeton 61356.

How it measures up in Princeton 61356

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Princeton 61356.

Estimated value$192,550
CheaperTypical $172,389Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 687 Downey Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrinceton 61356Bureau County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,55059% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac61% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195854% of homes61% of homes

About 687 Downey Dr

How much is 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL is $192,550 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $185,960 to $199,140. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL last sell?

687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL last sold on May 9, 2022 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL built?

687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

What schools serve 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL?

687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL is assigned to Princeton High School (high), rated C; Logan Junior High School (middle), rated C; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Princeton Elementary School District 115. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL compare to other homes in Princeton 61356?

Among the 3,793 homes in Princeton 61356, it is worth more than 59% of them ($192,550 against a typical $172,389), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1958 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Bureau County, it is worth more than 74% 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 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL was $3,538. The county assessed it at $56,731.

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