Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $18,000 on Dec 27, 2013
1540 E SOUTH ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
0
Baths
2,338 ft²
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.$18,000 · Dec 27, 2013
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$61 (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.$755 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$755
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$704
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,112
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.31 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySANGAMON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(3)
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.
HEM
Southeast High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
Butler Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
District: Springfield School District 186
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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
1540 E South 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.
- Among the smallest lots in Springfield 62703
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 size2,338 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Springfield 62703 | Sangamon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 2,338 ft² | almost no homes | almost no homes |
About 1540 E South St
When did 1540 E South St, Springfield, IL last sell?
1540 E South St, Springfield, IL last sold on Dec 27, 2013 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 1540 E South St, Springfield, IL?
1540 E South St, Springfield, IL is assigned to Southeast High School (high), rated D; Butler Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Franklin Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Springfield School District 186. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 1540 E South St, Springfield, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 E South St, Springfield, IL was $61. The county assessed it at $755.
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