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$218,130
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 91How 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 $193,500 on Jun 1, 2021

709 S EMERSON ST

MONTICELLO, IL 61856
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$218K
$199K low$237K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,500 · Jun 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,393 (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.$44,758 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,538
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,443
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,274

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyPIATT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
Monticello High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Washington SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Monticello Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Monticello Community Unit School District 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 61856These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.8,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,776
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

709 S Emerson 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 78% of homes in Monticello 61856
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Piatt County

What homes are worth in Monticello 61856

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

This home
$141K$760K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Monticello 61856.

How it measures up in Monticello 61856

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monticello 61856.

Estimated value$218,130
CheaperTypical $307,715Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

How 709 S Emerson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMonticello 61856Piatt County
Estimated valuepricier than$218,13022% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes5% of homes

About 709 S Emerson St

How much is 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL is $218,130 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $198,950 to $237,310. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL last sell?

709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL last sold on Jun 1, 2021 for $193,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL?

709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL is assigned to Monticello High School (high), rated A+; Washington School (elementary), rated A-; Monticello Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Monticello Community Unit School District 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL compare to other homes in Monticello 61856?

Among the 3,108 homes in Monticello 61856, it is worth more than 22% of them ($218,130 against a typical $307,715) and its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Piatt County, it is worth more than 45% 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 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 S Emerson St, Monticello, IL was $2,393. The county assessed it at $44,758.

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