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$513,201$210 / 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 86How 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 $277,500 on Oct 11, 2017

897 RICHARDS RD

COMPTON, IL 61318
2.5
Baths
2,445 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.
4.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$513K
$441K low$585K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$277,500 · Oct 11, 2017
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.$158,201
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$126,561
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.72%
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.$255,000
FIRST STATE BANK MENDOTA · recorded Apr 27, 2020
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.$100,000
FIRST STATE BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,943 (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.$156,423 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$127,953
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,562
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$469,269

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.4.13
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.

H
Mendota Township High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi
M
Northbrook SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.8 mi
E
Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 11.7 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.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

897 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 more than 96% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Lee County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Compton 61318
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Lee County
  • Among the newest homes in Compton 61318

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 88% 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$513,201
CheaperTypical $241,784Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area2,445 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size4.13 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 897 Richards Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 61318Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$513,20188% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21079% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,445 ft²90% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.13 ac61% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homes97% of homes

About 897 Richards Rd

How much is 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL is $513,201 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $440,909 to $585,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL last sell?

897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL last sold on Oct 11, 2017 for $277,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,445 square feet of living space and a 4.13-acre lot.

When was 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL built?

897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

897 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 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL compare to other homes in Compton 61318?

Among the 337 homes in Compton 61318, it is worth more than 88% of them ($513,201 against a typical $241,784), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($210 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,445 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (4.13 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2009 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 96% 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 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Richards Rd, Compton, IL was $10,943. The county assessed it at $156,423.

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