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$558,486$247 / 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 76How 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

956 STATE ROUTE 251

COMPTON, IL 61318
2
Baths
2,260 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$558K
$426K low$691K 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.$443,486
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$354,789
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.21%
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.$100,000
EUREKA SAVINGS BANK · recorded Mar 5, 2026
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.$15,000
EUREKA SAVINGS BANK -MENDOTA OFFICE

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,841 (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.$144,011 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,054
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,957
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,043
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$432,033

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.5.00
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 · 11.3 mi
M
Northbrook SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.5 mi
E
Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 12.4 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

956 State Route 251 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 98% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Lee County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Lee County
  • Newer than 90% 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$740K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$558,486
CheaperTypical $241,784Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$247
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area2,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 956 State Route 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 61318Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,48693% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24793% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than2,260 ft²84% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac69% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200088% of homes90% of homes

About 956 State Route 251

How much is 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL is $558,486 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $425,770 to $691,202. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL last sell?

956 State Route 251, Compton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

956 State Route 251, Compton, IL has 2 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL built?

956 State Route 251, Compton, IL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

956 State Route 251, 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 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL compare to other homes in Compton 61318?

Among the 337 homes in Compton 61318, it is worth more than 93% of them ($558,486 against a typical $241,784), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($247 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,260 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (5 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2000 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 98% 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 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 State Route 251, Compton, IL was $9,841. The county assessed it at $144,011.

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