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Last sold for $98,000 on Jul 13, 2017

959 ROYCE AVE

JOLIET, IL 60432
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
648 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.
3,546 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,000 · Jul 13, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,064 (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.$58,611 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,438
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,173
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,624
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,833

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.45
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyWILL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
Sator Sanchez Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Gompers Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Joliet West High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Joliet Public School District 86

Neighborhood · ZIP 60432These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,115
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,649 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,189
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.54%

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How this home compares

959 Royce Ave 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Will County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in North East
  • Older than 97% of homes in Will County

How it measures up in Joliet 60432

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Joliet 60432.

Living area648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,000 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size3,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 959 Royce Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EastJoliet 60432Will County
Living areabigger than648 ft²7% of homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,546 ft²4% of homes5% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than190566% of homes35% of homes3% of homes

About 959 Royce Ave

When did 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL last sell?

959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL last sold on Jul 13, 2017 for $98,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL?

959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 648 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL built?

959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL?

959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL is assigned to Sator Sanchez Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Gompers Junior High School (middle), rated D; Joliet West High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Joliet Public School District 86. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL compare to other homes in Joliet 60432?

Among the 5,107 homes in Joliet 60432, it is bigger than 5% of them (648 ft² against a typical 1,000 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,546 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1905 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Royce Ave, Joliet, IL was $4,064. The county assessed it at $58,611.

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