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$295,731$336 / 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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

W PRAIRIE AVE

MONTROSE, IL 62445
0
Baths
880 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$296K
$192K low$400K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$180 (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.$3,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,840

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

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 Residential
CountyEFFINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Dieterich Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.9 mi
M
Dieterich Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Dieterich Community Unit School District 30

Neighborhood · ZIP 62445These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,221
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,945
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

W Prairie 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Montrose 62445
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Effingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Montrose 62445
  • Older than 78% of homes in Effingham County

What homes are worth in Montrose 62445

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

This home
$85K$578K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Montrose 62445.

How it measures up in Montrose 62445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montrose 62445.

Estimated value$295,731
CheaperTypical $277,596Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$336
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How W Prairie Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontrose 62445Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,73156% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33694% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²16% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac6% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195041% of homes22% of homes

About W Prairie Ave

How much is W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL is $295,731 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $191,669 to $399,793. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL last sell?

W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL?

W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL has 880 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL built?

W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL?

W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL is assigned to Dieterich Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Dieterich Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Dieterich Community Unit School District 30. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL compare to other homes in Montrose 62445?

Among the 360 homes in Montrose 62445, it is worth more than 56% of them ($295,731 against a typical $277,596), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($336 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 16% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1950 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 28% 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 W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for W Prairie Ave, Montrose, IL was $180. The county assessed it at $3,280.

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