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$145,688$87 / 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 92How 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 $115,000 on Dec 26, 2019

709 RICHARDSON AVE

ASHTON, IL 61006
1.5
Baths
1,680 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$146K
$134K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Dec 26, 2019
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.$29,788
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$23,830
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.81%
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.$115,900
UNION SAVINGS BANK · recorded Dec 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,022 (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.$43,854 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,951
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,903
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,867
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,562

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.0.36
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 · 4.3 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

709 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 less than 75% of homes in Ashton 61006
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 66% 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 25% 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$145,688
CheaperTypical $191,488Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 709 Richardson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 61006Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,68825% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8723% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²48% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac44% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than191857% of homes34% of homes

About 709 Richardson Ave

How much is 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL is $145,688 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $134,278 to $157,098. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sell?

709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sold on Dec 26, 2019 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL built?

709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

709 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 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL compare to other homes in Ashton 61006?

Among the 663 homes in Ashton 61006, it is worth more than 25% of them ($145,688 against a typical $191,488), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($87 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1918 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 35% 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 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was $3,022. The county assessed it at $43,854.

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