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$68,491$102 / 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 89How 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 $70,000 on Sep 13, 2022

715 S ELM ST

VANDALIA, IL 62471
1
Baths
672 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$68K
$61K low$76K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Sep 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,141 (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.$20,239 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,521
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,718
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,009
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,717

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Vandalia Community High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.5 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
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 100.138

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

715 S Elm 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 87% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Fayette County

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

This home
$44K$475K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$68,491
CheaperTypical $132,933Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

How 715 S Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,49113% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10252% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac64% of homes44% of homes

About 715 S Elm St

How much is 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL is $68,491 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $61,043 to $75,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL last sell?

715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL last sold on Sep 13, 2022 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL has 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

What schools serve 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated D+; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 13% of them ($68,491 against a typical $132,933), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($102 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 5% of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.35 ac). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 13% 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 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 715 S Elm St, Vandalia, IL was $1,141. The county assessed it at $20,239.

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