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$154,287$230 / 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 94How 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

857 RICHARDS RD

COMPTON, IL 61318
1
Baths
672 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.
6.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$154K
$144K low$164K 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.$154,287
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$123,430

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,716 (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.$51,076 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,178
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,898
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,315
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,694

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.6.42
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.

H
Mendota Township High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 mi
M
Northbrook SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.2 mi
E
Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 11.1 mi

District: Mendota Township High School District 280

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.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

857 Richards Rd 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 Compton 61318
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Lee County
  • Among the smallest homes in Compton 61318
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% 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$762K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$154,287
CheaperTypical $241,784Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.42 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 857 Richards Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 61318Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,28728% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23087% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than6.42 ac74% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than193557% of homes43% of homes

About 857 Richards Rd

How much is 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL is $154,287 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $144,264 to $164,310. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL last sell?

857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL has 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 6.42-acre lot.

When was 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL built?

857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL is assigned to Mendota Township High School (high), rated B-; Northbrook School (middle), rated B-; Blackstone Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Mendota Township High School District 280. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL compare to other homes in Compton 61318?

Among the 337 homes in Compton 61318, it is worth more than 28% of them ($154,287 against a typical $241,784), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($230 against a typical $143), it is bigger than almost none of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (6.42 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1935 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 40% 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 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 857 Richards Rd, Compton, IL was $3,716. The county assessed it at $51,076.

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