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Last sold for $28,000 on Apr 30, 1997

1517 JAMES ST

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
0
Baths
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Apr 30, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,955 (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.$104,943 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,673
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,876
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$314,829

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.9 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.Single Family Residence
CountySANGAMON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Ball Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.3 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Glenwood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62703These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,601 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,350
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,571
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.59%

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How this home compares

1517 James St 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.

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How it measures up in Springfield 62703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 62703.

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 1517 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 62703Sangamon County
Lot sizebigger than0.76 acalmost all homes87% of homes

About 1517 James St

When did 1517 James St, Springfield, IL last sell?

1517 James St, Springfield, IL last sold on Apr 30, 1997 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1517 James St, Springfield, IL?

1517 James St, Springfield, IL is assigned to Ball Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glenwood Middle School (middle), rated B+; Glenwood High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 1517 James St, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1517 James St, Springfield, IL was $6,955. The county assessed it at $104,943.

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