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Last sold for $400,000 on Sep 22, 2016

6960 STATE ROUTE 159

NEW ATHENS, IL 62264
0
Baths
1,440 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Sep 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,901 (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.$64,132 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,805
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,327
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,396

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
89
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.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyST. CLAIR
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Waterloo High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Waterloo Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi
E
W. J. Zahnow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 8.6 mi

District: Waterloo Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62264These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.176

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.4,007
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,323
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,295
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

6960 State Route 159 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in St. Clair County

How it measures up in New Athens 62264

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Athens 62264.

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 6960 State Route 159 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Athens 62264St. Clair County
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²69% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac62% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than195548% of homes36% of homes

About 6960 State Route 159

When did 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL last sell?

6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL last sold on Sep 22, 2016 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL?

6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL has 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL built?

6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

What schools serve 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL?

6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL is assigned to Waterloo High School (high), rated B-; Waterloo Junior High School (middle), rated B+; W. J. Zahnow Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL compare to other homes in New Athens 62264?

Among the 1,429 homes in New Athens 62264, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1955 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6960 State Route 159, New Athens, IL was $3,901. The county assessed it at $64,132.

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