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$79,721$37 / ft²
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VANDALIA, IL 62471
1
Baths
2,168 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.
5 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.

Valuation

$80K
$59K low$100K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$467 (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.$8,326 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,127
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,199
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,898
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,978

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.7 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.Rural Residence
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
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.

H
Vandalia Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi
E
Vandalia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 6.9 mi
M
Vandalia Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 62471These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.138

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.9,468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

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 77% of homes in Fayette County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Fayette County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Fayette County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Vandalia 62471
  • Older than 89% of homes in Vandalia 62471

What homes are worth in Vandalia 62471

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

This home
$30K$465K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Vandalia 62471.

How it measures up in Vandalia 62471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandalia 62471.

Estimated value$79,721
CheaperTypical $125,872Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandalia 62471Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,72126% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$377% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,168 ft²85% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac87% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes13% of homes

About

How much is , Vandalia, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Vandalia, IL is $79,721 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $59,487 to $99,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Vandalia, IL last sell?

, Vandalia, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Vandalia, IL?

, Vandalia, IL has 1 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was , Vandalia, IL built?

, Vandalia, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Vandalia, IL?

, Vandalia, IL is assigned to Vandalia Community High School (high), rated C-; Vandalia Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Vandalia Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Vandalia, IL compare to other homes in Vandalia 62471?

Among the 3,853 homes in Vandalia 62471, it is worth more than 26% of them ($79,721 against a typical $125,872), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($37 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,168 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 23% 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 , Vandalia, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Vandalia, IL was $467. The county assessed it at $8,326.

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