Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidentialResidential
$253,787$264 / ft²
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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Aug 16, 2017

2686 E EMPIRE DR

ALTAMONT, IL 62411
1
Beds
0
Baths
960 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$254K
$225K low$282K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Aug 16, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,290 (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.$43,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyEFFINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Altamont Grade SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Altamont High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Altamont Community Unit School District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 62411These 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.144
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 100.129

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.88%
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.10%
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.5,115
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,243
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

2686 E Empire 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 79% of homes in Effingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Altamont 62411
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Effingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Effingham County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Altamont 62411

What homes are worth in Altamont 62411

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

This home
$82K$849K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Altamont 62411.

How it measures up in Altamont 62411

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Altamont 62411.

Estimated value$253,787
CheaperTypical $277,979Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 2686 E Empire Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAltamont 62411Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,78743% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26472% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²17% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac39% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than199471% of homes70% of homes

About 2686 E Empire Dr

How much is 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL is $253,787 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $225,146 to $282,428. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL last sell?

2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL last sold on Aug 16, 2017 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL?

2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL has 1 bedrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL built?

2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL?

2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL is assigned to Altamont Grade School (elementary), rated B; Altamont High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Altamont Community Unit School District 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL compare to other homes in Altamont 62411?

Among the 1,709 homes in Altamont 62411, it is worth more than 43% of them ($253,787 against a typical $277,979), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($264 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 17% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1994 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 21% 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 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL was $2,290. The county assessed it at $43,940.

More homes on E Empire Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Altamont 62411

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 2686 E Empire Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map