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$228,757$159 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1297 STATE ROUTE 251

COMPTON, IL 61318
1
Baths
1,440 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.
159.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$229K
$206K low$251K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$228,757
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$183,006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,833 (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.$92,675 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,175
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,320

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.69 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.Rural Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.159.81
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.

M
Paw Paw Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.9 mi
E
Paw Paw Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 7.9 mi
H
Indian Creek High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.0 mi

District: Indian Creek Community Unit District 425

Neighborhood · ZIP 61318These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.388
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,923
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1297 State Route 251 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 more than 65% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Compton 61318

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

This home
$60K$740K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Compton 61318.

How it measures up in Compton 61318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Compton 61318.

Estimated value$228,757
CheaperTypical $241,784Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size159.81 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 1297 State Route 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 61318Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,75748% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15959% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²36% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than159.81 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than189724% of homes18% of homes

About 1297 State Route 251

How much is 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL is $228,757 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $206,342 to $251,172. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL last sell?

1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 159.81-acre lot.

When was 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL built?

1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL is assigned to Paw Paw Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Paw Paw Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Indian Creek High School (high), rated A. All sit in Indian Creek Community Unit District 425. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL compare to other homes in Compton 61318?

Among the 337 homes in Compton 61318, it is worth more than 48% of them ($228,757 against a typical $241,784), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($159 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (159.81 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1897 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 65% 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 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1297 State Route 251, Compton, IL was $6,833. The county assessed it at $92,675.

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