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$236,882
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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $82,500 on Jan 16, 1998

18 MELODY DR

ROCHESTER, IL 62563
0
Baths
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$237K
$216K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,500 · Jan 16, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,894 (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.$61,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,872
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,058
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,893
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,790

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.0.27
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
Rochester Elementary Early Childhood-1 School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.2 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Rochester Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Rochester Community Unit School District 3a

Neighborhood · ZIP 62563These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.6,424
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,608
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,438
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%

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How this home compares

18 Melody Dr 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 70% of homes in Rochester 62563
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Rochester 62563

What homes are worth in Rochester 62563

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

This home
$104K$671K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Rochester 62563.

How it measures up in Rochester 62563

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 62563.

Estimated value$236,882
CheaperTypical $287,012Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

How 18 Melody Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 62563Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$236,88230% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac22% of homes59% of homes

About 18 Melody Dr

How much is 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL is $236,882 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $215,656 to $258,108. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL last sell?

18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL last sold on Jan 16, 1998 for $82,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL?

18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL is assigned to Rochester Elementary Early Childhood-1 School (elementary); Rochester High School (high), rated A-; Rochester Jr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Rochester Community Unit School District 3a. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL compare to other homes in Rochester 62563?

Among the 2,183 homes in Rochester 62563, it is worth more than 30% of them ($236,882 against a typical $287,012) and its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.41 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 63% 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 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Melody Dr, Rochester, IL was $3,894. The county assessed it at $61,930.

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