Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Calhoun County, Illinois

Calhoun County has 603 properties with a cumulative value of $71.7M, representing 0.01% of all real estate value in Illinois. The average property tax rate in Calhoun County is 2.02%, which is lower than the state average of 2.47%. Property taxes in Calhoun County totaled $1.4M, with the average homeowner paying $2,413 in property taxes compared to the state average of $5,405. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property.

In Illinois, property taxes are based on the value of the property as of January 1st. Property owners have the option to appeal their property taxes between June and December, or within 30 days of when the notices are published. Property tax bills are issued on February 1st and July 1st, with the first installment due on June 1st in Cook County. This first installment is estimated at 55% of the prior year's tax bill, with taxes paid in arrears.

Important Dates
Property Valuation Date:January 1st
Property Tax Appeal Deadline:June - December or 30 days after notices are published
Property Tax Bills Issued:February 1st and July 1st
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #):June, Two installments but due dates may vary by county March 1st, Cook County - 1st half installment, estimated at 55% of prior year tax bill with taxes paid in arrears.
Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #):September, Two installments but due dates may vary by county August 1, Cook County - 2nd half installment - TARGETED but may be delayed - due 30 days after being issued. Reconciled installment using the BOR certified AV, actual local tax rate, and final state equalization factor, less the estimated 1st installment with taxes paid in arrears
Available Exemptions
SeniorAvailable
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranAvailable
Solar/WindAvailable
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Calhoun County

Total Real Estate Value
$71.7M
Total Real Property Taxes
$1.4M
Average Property Tax Rate
2.02%
# of Real Properties
603

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Calhoun County

Calhoun County has an average property tax rate of 2.02%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 2.07%. This means that homeowners in Calhoun County can expect to pay an average of $2,413 in property taxes each year. Property tax rates can vary significantly across the cities in Calhoun County, with some cities having higher effective property tax rates than others. For example, the city with the highest effective property tax rate is likely to have a rate of around 3.5%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate may have a rate of around 1.5%. This means that homeowners in the city with the highest effective property tax rate can expect to pay an average of $3,719 in property taxes each year, while homeowners in the city with the lowest effective property tax rate can expect to pay an average of $1,856 in property taxes each year. Overall, Calhoun County has relatively low property tax rates compared to the rest of the country, and homeowners can expect to pay an average of $2,413 in property taxes each year.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Calhoun County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.

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Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Calhoun County.

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Effective Property Tax Rate

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.

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Real Estate Values in Calhoun County

The median home price in Calhoun County, Illinois has remained steady from October 2022 to October 2023, at $45.5K. However, the home inventory in the county has more than doubled, from 5 homes in October 2022 to 11 homes in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Calhoun County is becoming more competitive, as more buyers are looking to purchase homes in the area.

Total Active Listings
11

Average Home Value in Calhoun County, Illinois

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Calhoun County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Calhoun County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Calhoun County

Mortgages in Calhoun County are relatively small, with a total outstanding loan amount of only $89.7K. This is a small fraction of the total home value in the county, indicating that the majority of homeowners have paid off their mortgages. The two outstanding loans represent a tiny percentage of the total home value in the county.

The median mortgage rate in Calhoun County varies significantly across cities. The city with the highest median mortgage rate is significantly higher than the city with the lowest median mortgage rate. This indicates that there is a wide range of mortgage rates available in the county, giving homeowners the opportunity to find the best rate for their needs.

# of Outstanding Loans
2
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$89.7K
Properties with Loans
0.33%

Outstanding Mortgages

The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Calhoun County by city.

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Mortgage Rates

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Calhoun County.

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Housing Expenses in Calhoun County, Illinois

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Frequently asked questions

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We use a private national data provider that cross-references with county recorder's offices to verify ownership. If in the event our system is unable to verify the property, our team will take further steps to investigate ownership and reach out to the customer for confirmation.
Our success rate varies across geographies; however, in any given year, we typically win more than 70% of our cases, saving clients an average of $1,457 on their property taxes.
Yes, in the market areas we serve, we have a dedicated Property Tax Consultant that is physically present in the market they are servicing. The specialist assigned to your property has the necessary geographical competence to provide exemplary service!
The average property tax rate in Calhoun County is 2.02%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Calhoun County: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior

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