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Last sold for $700,000 on Jul 2, 2026

849 S ROUTE 51

FORSYTH, IL 62535
0
Baths
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Jul 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,615 (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.$286,098 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,084
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,014
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,207
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,380

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
74
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.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Maroa-Forsyth Grade SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Maroa-Forsyth Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi
M
Maroa-Forsyth Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.8 mi

District: Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 62535These 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.17
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,641
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,049
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

849 S Route 51 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 96% of homes in Forsyth 62535
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Macon County

How it measures up in Forsyth 62535

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forsyth 62535.

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 849 S Route 51 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForsyth 62535Macon County
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac96% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198842% of homes84% of homes

About 849 S Route 51

When did 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL last sell?

849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL last sold on Jul 2, 2026 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL built?

849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL?

849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL is assigned to Maroa-Forsyth Grade School (elementary), rated B+; Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School (high), rated C+; Maroa-Forsyth Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL compare to other homes in Forsyth 62535?

Among the 1,361 homes in Forsyth 62535, its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1988 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 849 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL was $21,615. The county assessed it at $286,098.

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