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$54,177$36 / 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 85How 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 $40,000 on Oct 24, 2019

897 W MAIN ST

BUSHNELL, IL 61422
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,520 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$54K
$46K low$62K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Oct 24, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,429 (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.$15,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,934
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,836
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,159
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,310

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
CountyMCDONOUGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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

Transaction History(2)

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
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Bushnell-Prairie City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170

Neighborhood · ZIP 61422These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,307
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,538
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

897 W Main 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 75% of homes in McDonough County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in McDonough County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Bushnell 61422
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in McDonough County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Bushnell 61422

What homes are worth in Bushnell 61422

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

This home
$20K$227K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Bushnell 61422.

How it measures up in Bushnell 61422

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bushnell 61422.

Estimated value$54,177
CheaperTypical $61,656Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$36
CheaperTypical $53Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,158 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 897 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBushnell 61422McDonough County
Estimated valuepricier than$54,17740% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3617% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than196070% of homes62% of homes

About 897 W Main St

How much is 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL is $54,177 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $46,225 to $62,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL last sell?

897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL last sold on Oct 24, 2019 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL?

897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL built?

897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL?

897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL is assigned to Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Bushnell-Prairie City High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL compare to other homes in Bushnell 61422?

Among the 1,338 homes in Bushnell 61422, it is worth more than 40% of them ($54,177 against a typical $61,656), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($36 against a typical $53), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,158 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1960 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of McDonough 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 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 W Main St, Bushnell, IL was $1,429. The county assessed it at $15,770.

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