Lewistown, Illinois Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Lewistown, Illinois
Lewistown is home to 1,368 properties with a cumulative value of $97.6M, making up 9.63% of all real estate value in Fulton County. Property taxes in Lewistown totaled $2.1M, with an average homeowner paying $1,518 in taxes compared to the county average of $1,786. The average property tax rate in Lewistown is 2.13%, lower than the county average of 2.35%. 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.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Fulton Assessor | (574) 223-2801 |
Fulton Real Property Tax Service | (518) 736-5580 |
Fulton Recorder | (419) 337-9232 |
Fulton Recorder | (870) 895-3310 |
Important Dates | |
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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 | |
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Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Lewistown, Illinois
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Lewistown, Illinois
Lewistown, Illinois has an average property tax rate of 2.13%, which is slightly lower than the average property tax rate for Fulton County, which is 2.35%. This means that homeowners in Lewistown can expect to pay slightly less in property taxes than the average homeowner in Fulton County. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across Lewistown ZIP codes. For example, the ZIP code 61542 has an effective property tax rate of 2.13%, while other ZIP codes may have higher or lower rates. This is because property values can vary significantly across ZIP codes, and property taxes are based on the value of the home. Therefore, homeowners should research the property tax rate for their specific ZIP code before making a purchase.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Lewistown, Illinois. 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.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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61542 | $22,297 | $43,078 | $65,841 | $93,732 | $124,940 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Lewistown, Illinois.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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61542 | $163 | $668 | $1,394 | $2,111 | $2,930 |
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.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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61542 | 0.73% | 1.55% | 2.12% | 2.25% | 2.35% |
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Real Estate Values in Lewistown, Illinois
Average Home Value in Lewistown, Illinois
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Lewistown, Illinois
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
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