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$89,746$78 / 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 67How 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 $24,000 on Sep 21, 2020

979 ADAMS ST

MASON, IL 62443
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,148 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$90K
$60K low$120K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,000 · Sep 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,340

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyEFFINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(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.

H
Effingham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.6 mi
E
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 11.6 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi

District: Effingham Community Unit School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 62443These 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.138
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 100.146

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.2,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

979 Adams 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 98% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Effingham County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Mason 62443
  • Among the smallest lots in Mason 62443
  • Older than 94% of homes in Effingham County

What homes are worth in Mason 62443

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

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$60K$630K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Mason 62443.

How it measures up in Mason 62443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mason 62443.

Estimated value$89,746
CheaperTypical $220,150Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 3.33 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 979 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMason 62443Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,74610% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$787% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²27% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 acalmost no homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes6% of homes

About 979 Adams St

How much is 979 Adams St, Mason, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Adams St, Mason, IL is $89,746 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $59,970 to $119,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Adams St, Mason, IL last sell?

979 Adams St, Mason, IL last sold on Sep 21, 2020 for $24,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Adams St, Mason, IL?

979 Adams St, Mason, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 979 Adams St, Mason, IL built?

979 Adams St, Mason, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Adams St, Mason, IL?

979 Adams St, Mason, IL is assigned to Effingham High School (high), rated B-; South Side Grade School (elementary); Effingham Junior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Adams St, Mason, IL compare to other homes in Mason 62443?

Among the 664 homes in Mason 62443, it is worth more than 10% of them ($89,746 against a typical $220,150), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($78 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.17 ac against a typical 3.33 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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