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$77,412
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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

16121 OLD ROUTE 36

BUFFALO, IL 62515
0
Baths
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$77K
$68K low$86K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$77,412
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$61,930

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$578 (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.$13,773 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,293
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,865
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,319

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.0.64
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.

M
Sangamon Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Sangamon Valley High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 mi
E
Sangamon Valley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 13.9 mi

District: Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 62515These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.1,712
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,584
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,938
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

16121 Old Route 36 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 less than 90% of homes in Buffalo 62515
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Sangamon County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 62515

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

This home
$39K$475K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Buffalo 62515.

How it measures up in Buffalo 62515

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 62515.

Estimated value$77,412
CheaperTypical $155,660Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How 16121 Old Route 36 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 62515Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,41210% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac60% of homes86% of homes

About 16121 Old Route 36

How much is 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL is $77,412 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $68,376 to $86,448. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL last sell?

16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL last sold on Jul 23, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL?

16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL is assigned to Sangamon Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Sangamon Valley High School (high), rated B+; Sangamon Valley Primary School (elementary). All sit in Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL compare to other homes in Buffalo 62515?

Among the 286 homes in Buffalo 62515, it is worth more than 10% of them ($77,412 against a typical $155,660) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 0.33 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 15% 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 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16121 Old Route 36, Buffalo, IL was $578. The county assessed it at $13,773.

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