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$90,553$112 / 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 84How 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

6979 COTTON ST

CLINTON, IL 61727
0
Baths
808 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$91K
$76K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,432 (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.$42,791 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,377
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,414
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,222
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,386

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDE WITT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Clinton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
M
Clinton Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 6.8 mi

District: Clinton Community Unit School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 61727These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.13%
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.9,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,499
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,014
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

6979 Cotton 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 75% of homes in De Witt County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in De Witt County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Clinton 61727
  • Older than 81% of homes in Clinton 61727

What homes are worth in Clinton 61727

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

This home
$38K$496K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Clinton 61727.

How it measures up in Clinton 61727

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clinton 61727.

Estimated value$90,553
CheaperTypical $133,365Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 6979 Cotton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClinton 61727De Witt County
Estimated valuepricier than$90,55328% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11253% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than808 ft²9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac78% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than190819% of homes22% of homes

About 6979 Cotton St

How much is 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL is $90,553 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $76,496 to $104,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL last sell?

6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL?

6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL has 808 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL built?

6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL?

6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL is assigned to Clinton High School (high), rated D-; Clinton Jr High School (middle), rated C+; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Clinton Community Unit School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL compare to other homes in Clinton 61727?

Among the 3,674 homes in Clinton 61727, it is worth more than 28% of them ($90,553 against a typical $133,365), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($112 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 9% of them (808 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1908 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of De Witt County, it is worth more than 25% 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 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6979 Cotton St, Clinton, IL was $1,432. The county assessed it at $42,791.

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