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$134,852
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 83How 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

12947 WATER RD

SESSER, IL 62884
0
Baths
11.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$135K
$111K low$158K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,982 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$95,825 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,535
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,610

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.52
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
Sesser-Valier High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
E
Sesser-Valier Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
M
Sesser-Valier Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196

Neighborhood · ZIP 62884These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.218

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,560
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,299
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,201
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

12947 Water 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 75% of homes in Sesser 62884
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Sesser 62884

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

This home
$37K$269K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Sesser 62884.

How it measures up in Sesser 62884

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sesser 62884.

Estimated value$134,852
CheaperTypical $93,043Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size11.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

How 12947 Water Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSesser 62884Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,85275% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.52 ac91% of homes93% of homes

About 12947 Water Rd

How much is 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL is $134,852 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $111,485 to $158,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL last sell?

12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL?

12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL is assigned to Sesser-Valier High School (high), rated B+; Sesser-Valier Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sesser-Valier Jr High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL compare to other homes in Sesser 62884?

Among the 1,235 homes in Sesser 62884, it is worth more than 75% of them ($134,852 against a typical $93,043) and its lot is bigger than 91% of them (11.52 ac against a typical 0.36 ac). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 67% 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 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL was $4,982. The county assessed it at $95,825.

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