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$92,927$83 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

872 STATE ROUTE 26

LACON, IL 61540
0
Baths
1,120 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.
1.1 ac
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

$93K
$89K low$97K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$92,927
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$74,342

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,537 (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.$27,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,582
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,058
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARSHALL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

E
Midland Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi
M
Midland Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Midland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Midland Community Unit School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 61540These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.2,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,285
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

872 State Route 26 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 79% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Lacon 61540
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Marshall County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Lacon 61540

What homes are worth in Lacon 61540

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

This home
$49K$412K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Lacon 61540.

How it measures up in Lacon 61540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lacon 61540.

Estimated value$92,927
CheaperTypical $143,480Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,130 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 872 State Route 26 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLacon 61540Marshall County
Estimated valuepricier than$92,92721% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8319% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac73% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes36% of homes

About 872 State Route 26

How much is 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL is $92,927 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $88,596 to $97,258. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL last sell?

872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL?

872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL has 1,120 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL built?

872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL?

872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL is assigned to Midland Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Midland Middle School (middle), rated B-; Midland High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Midland Community Unit School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL compare to other homes in Lacon 61540?

Among the 1,149 homes in Lacon 61540, it is worth more than 21% of them ($92,927 against a typical $143,480), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($83 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,130 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Marshall County, it is worth more than 25% 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 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 872 State Route 26, Lacon, IL was $1,537. The county assessed it at $27,640.

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