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$48,073
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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

THOMPSON

MELVIN, IL 60952
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$48K
$35K low$62K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$82 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,070 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,210

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFord
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Gcms Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi
E
Gcms Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.1 mi
H
Gcms High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 60952These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.86%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,062
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,215
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

Thompson 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 97% of homes in Ford County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Ford County

What homes are worth in Melvin 60952

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

This home
$37K$441K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Melvin 60952.

How it measures up in Melvin 60952

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melvin 60952.

Estimated value$48,073
CheaperTypical $96,994Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How Thompson ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvin 60952Ford County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,0739% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes10% of homes

About Thompson

How much is Thompson, Melvin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Thompson, Melvin, IL is $48,073 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $34,502 to $61,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve Thompson, Melvin, IL?

Thompson, Melvin, IL is assigned to Gcms Middle School (middle), rated A; Gcms Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Gcms High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Thompson, Melvin, IL compare to other homes in Melvin 60952?

Among the 295 homes in Melvin 60952, it is worth more than 9% of them ($48,073 against a typical $96,994) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.38 ac). Measured against all of Ford County, it is worth more than 3% 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 Thompson, Melvin, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for Thompson, Melvin, IL was $82. The county assessed it at $1,070.

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