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$184,663$135 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $158,000 on Apr 15, 2019

70 HOWARD ST

METROPOLIS, IL 62960
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,365 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$185K
$162K low$207K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · Apr 15, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,466 (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.$49,016 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,902
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,114
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,016
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,063

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMASSAC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 256 ft²

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.

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

H
Massac County High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Massac Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.5 mi

District: Massac Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 62960These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.463

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,433
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.82 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,350
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

70 Howard 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 more than 80% of homes in Massac County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Metropolis 62960
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Metropolis 62960

What homes are worth in Metropolis 62960

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

This home
$26K$353K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Metropolis 62960.

How it measures up in Metropolis 62960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Metropolis 62960.

Estimated value$184,663
CheaperTypical $106,347Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,365 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 70 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetropolis 62960Massac County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,66379% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13585% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,365 ft²57% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac57% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than200189% of homes88% of homes

About 70 Howard St

How much is 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL is $184,663 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,013 to $207,313. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL last sell?

70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL last sold on Apr 15, 2019 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL?

70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,365 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL built?

70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL?

70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL is assigned to Massac County High School (high), rated C+; Massac Jr High School (middle), rated B; Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Massac Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL compare to other homes in Metropolis 62960?

Among the 4,438 homes in Metropolis 62960, it is worth more than 79% of them ($184,663 against a typical $106,347), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($135 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,365 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2001 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Massac County, it is worth more than 80% 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 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL was $3,466. The county assessed it at $49,016.

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