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$158,919
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Oct 15, 2025

305 S CARTER ST

BUFFALO, IL 62515
0
Baths
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for May 21, 2025.

Valuation

$159K
$141K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,108 (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.$38,788 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,924
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,864
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,233
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,364

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.0.42
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Tri-City Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Tri-City Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Tri-City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Tri-City Community Unit School District 1

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%

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How this home compares

305 S Carter 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 79% 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
$42K$420K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$158,919
CheaperTypical $151,430Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

How 305 S Carter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 62515Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,91954% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac53% of homes79% of homes

About 305 S Carter St

How much is 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL is $158,919 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $141,361 to $176,477. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL last sell?

305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL last sold on Oct 15, 2025 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL?

305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL is assigned to Tri-City Jr High School (middle), rated C+; Tri-City Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Tri-City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Tri-City Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL compare to other homes in Buffalo 62515?

Among the 286 homes in Buffalo 62515, it is worth more than 54% of them ($158,919 against a typical $151,430) and its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.33 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 42% 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 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 S Carter St, Buffalo, IL was $2,108. The county assessed it at $38,788.

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