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$159,732$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 60How 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 $65,000 on May 27, 2010

797 JAMES DR

MEDIA, IL 61460
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,572 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.
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$95K low$224K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · May 27, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,615 (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.$60,536 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,811
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,725
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,959
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,608

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyHENDERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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

M
West Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
West Central Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 7.3 mi
H
West Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi

District: West Central Community Unit School District 235

Neighborhood · ZIP 61460These 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.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.119
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,204
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,498
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

797 James Dr 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 89% of homes in Media 61460
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Henderson County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Media 61460
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Henderson County

What homes are worth in Media 61460

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

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$42K$200K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Media 61460.

How it measures up in Media 61460

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Media 61460.

Estimated value$159,732
CheaperTypical $103,184Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,572 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 797 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedia 61460Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,73289% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10260% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,572 ft²66% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.05 ac60% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197962% of homes71% of homes

About 797 James Dr

How much is 797 James Dr, Media, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 797 James Dr, Media, IL is $159,732 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $95,122 to $224,342. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 797 James Dr, Media, IL last sell?

797 James Dr, Media, IL last sold on May 27, 2010 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 797 James Dr, Media, IL?

797 James Dr, Media, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1,572 square feet of living space and a 1.05-acre lot.

When was 797 James Dr, Media, IL built?

797 James Dr, Media, IL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 797 James Dr, Media, IL?

797 James Dr, Media, IL is assigned to West Central Middle School (middle), rated C; West Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Central High School (high), rated D. All sit in West Central Community Unit School District 235. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 797 James Dr, Media, IL compare to other homes in Media 61460?

Among the 365 homes in Media 61460, it is worth more than 89% of them ($159,732 against a typical $103,184), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($102 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,572 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1979 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 78% 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 797 James Dr, Media, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 James Dr, Media, IL was $3,615. The county assessed it at $60,536.

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