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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $18,500 on Feb 28, 2006

8261 OLD HIGHWAY 50

FLORA, IL 62839
1.5
Baths
1,280 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,500 · Feb 28, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$662 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,759 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,430
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,329
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,277

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 365 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
Flora High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Flora Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Floyd Henson Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Flora Community Unit School District 35

Neighborhood · ZIP 62839These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.186

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.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.6,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,525
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

8261 Old Highway 50 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Flora 62839
  • Older than 78% of homes in Clay County

How it measures up in Flora 62839

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Flora 62839.

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 8261 Old Highway 50 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlora 62839Clay County
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²57% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac73% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192923% of homes22% of homes

About 8261 Old Highway 50

When did 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL last sell?

8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL last sold on Feb 28, 2006 for $18,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL?

8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL built?

8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL?

8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL is assigned to Flora High School (high), rated B-; Flora Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Floyd Henson Jr High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Flora Community Unit School District 35. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL compare to other homes in Flora 62839?

Among the 2,824 homes in Flora 62839, it is bigger than 57% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1929 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8261 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL was $662. The county assessed it at $15,759.

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