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$328,978$167 / 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 64How 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
Last sold for $285,000 on Jan 3, 2005

505 RICHARDSON AVE

ASHTON, IL 61006
1.5
Baths
1,968 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.
0.28 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$329K
$212K low$446K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Jan 3, 2005
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.$193,828
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$155,062
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$98,500
ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CU · recorded Dec 4, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$36,650
ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,148 (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.$45,433 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,885
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,548
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,303
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,299

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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
Ashton-Franklin Center High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi

District: Ashton Community Unit School District 275

Neighborhood · ZIP 61006These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,886
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,347
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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.Owner occupied
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

505 Richardson 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 more than 86% of homes in Ashton 61006
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Ashton 61006
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Ashton 61006
  • Older than 78% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Ashton 61006

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

This home
$66K$528K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Ashton 61006.

How it measures up in Ashton 61006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 61006.

Estimated value$328,978
CheaperTypical $191,488Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 505 Richardson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 61006Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,97886% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16788% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,968 ft²70% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac33% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than190041% of homes22% of homes

About 505 Richardson Ave

How much is 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL is $328,978 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $211,848 to $446,108. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sell?

505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sold on Jan 3, 2005 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,968 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL built?

505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL is assigned to Ashton-Franklin Center High School (middle), rated B; Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Ashton Community Unit School District 275. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL compare to other homes in Ashton 61006?

Among the 663 homes in Ashton 61006, it is worth more than 86% of them ($328,978 against a typical $191,488), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($167 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 83% 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 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was $3,148. The county assessed it at $45,433.

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