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Last sold for $9,400 on Jun 30, 2026

261 ROSS ST

JOLIET, IL 60435
0
Baths
1,519 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.
3,900 ft²
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,400 · Jun 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$945 (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.$10,763 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,763
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,563
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,289

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWILL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
M.J. Cunningham Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Joliet Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Hufford Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Joliet Public School District 86

Neighborhood · ZIP 60435These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,469
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,640 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,757
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,021
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.54%

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.No

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

261 Ross 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in St. John
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Joliet 60435
  • Older than 98% of homes in Will County

How it measures up in Joliet 60435

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Joliet 60435.

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size3,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 261 Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. JohnJoliet 60435Will County
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²97% of homes71% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,900 ft²5% of homes3% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than190035% of homes6% of homes2% of homes

About 261 Ross St

When did 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL last sell?

261 Ross St, Joliet, IL last sold on Jun 30, 2026 for $9,400, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL?

261 Ross St, Joliet, IL has 1,519 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL built?

261 Ross St, Joliet, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL?

261 Ross St, Joliet, IL is assigned to M.J. Cunningham Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Joliet Central High School (high), rated D-; Hufford Junior High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Joliet Public School District 86. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL compare to other homes in Joliet 60435?

Among the 14,946 homes in Joliet 60435, it is bigger than 71% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,900 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ross St, Joliet, IL was $945. The county assessed it at $10,763.

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