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Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)Agriculture / Farming
$176,422
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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Dec 16, 2024

1212 COUNTY ROAD 840 E

SIMS, IL 62886
0
Baths
20.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$176K
$140K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Dec 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,402 (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.$39,916 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,308
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,608
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,778

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.90
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.

E
Wayne City Attendance CenterA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 6.5 mi
H
Wayne City High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Wayne City Community Unit School District 100

Neighborhood · ZIP 62886These 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.213

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.3.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,569
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1212 County Road 840 E 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 93% of homes in Sims 62886
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Sims 62886

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$26K$258K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Sims 62886.

How it measures up in Sims 62886

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sims 62886.

Estimated value$176,422
CheaperTypical $68,541Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size20.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

How 1212 County Road 840 E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSims 62886Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,42293% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.9 ac91% of homes92% of homes

About 1212 County Road 840 E

How much is 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL is $176,422 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $140,066 to $212,778. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL last sell?

1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL last sold on Dec 16, 2024 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL?

1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL is assigned to Wayne City Attendance Center (elementary), rated A-; Wayne City High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Wayne City Community Unit School District 100. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL compare to other homes in Sims 62886?

Among the 163 homes in Sims 62886, it is worth more than 93% of them ($176,422 against a typical $68,541) and its lot is bigger than 91% of them (20.9 ac against a typical 0.8 ac). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 85% 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 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1212 County Road 840 E, Sims, IL was $2,402. The county assessed it at $39,916.

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