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$44,142$54 / 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 92How 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 $27,500 on Oct 5, 2018

789 W OLIVE ST

DECATUR, IL 62526
2
Baths
816 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.
4,320 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$44K
$40K low$48K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,500 · Oct 5, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,453 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$474
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,979
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,677
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,362

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.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
71
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
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.Single Family Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Deck · 150 ft²Porch · 98 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
MacArthur High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Franklin Grove Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Decatur School District 61

Neighborhood · ZIP 62526These 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.103
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 100.53

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.34,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,128
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

789 W Olive 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 90% of homes in Macon County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Poole
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Macon County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Decatur 62526
  • Older than 87% of homes in Decatur 62526

What homes are worth in Decatur 62526

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

This home
$27K$302K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Decatur 62526.

How it measures up in Decatur 62526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62526.

Estimated value$44,142
CheaperTypical $103,265Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size4,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 789 W Olive St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePooleDecatur 62526Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,14280% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5488% of homes22% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²31% of homes15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,320 ft²14% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192049% of homes13% of homes15% of homes

About 789 W Olive St

How much is 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL is $44,142 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $40,477 to $47,807. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL last sell?

789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL last sold on Oct 5, 2018 for $27,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL?

789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL has 2 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL built?

789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL?

789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL is assigned to MacArthur High School (high), rated F; Franklin Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Decatur School District 61. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 789 W Olive St, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62526?

Among the 11,429 homes in Decatur 62526, it is worth more than 20% of them ($44,142 against a typical $103,265), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($54 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 15% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (4,320 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1920 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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