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$137,941
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 79How 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

309 N JAMES ST

SPARTA, IL 62286
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$138K
$109K low$167K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,727 (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.$39,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,575
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,175
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,205
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRANDOLPH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.

H
Sparta High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Sparta Lincoln SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Evansville Attendance CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 12.6 mi

District: Sparta Community Unit School District 140

Neighborhood · ZIP 62286These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.190

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.5,702
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,963
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,992
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

309 N James 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.

What homes are worth in Sparta 62286

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

This home
$24K$341K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Sparta 62286.

How it measures up in Sparta 62286

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 62286.

Estimated value$137,941
CheaperTypical $104,612Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

How 309 N James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 62286Randolph County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,94163% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac62% of homes56% of homes

About 309 N James St

How much is 309 N James St, Sparta, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 N James St, Sparta, IL is $137,941 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $109,222 to $166,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 N James St, Sparta, IL last sell?

309 N James St, Sparta, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 309 N James St, Sparta, IL?

309 N James St, Sparta, IL is assigned to Sparta High School (high), rated C+; Sparta Lincoln School (middle), rated C-; Evansville Attendance Center (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Sparta Community Unit School District 140. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 N James St, Sparta, IL compare to other homes in Sparta 62286?

Among the 1,908 homes in Sparta 62286, it is worth more than 63% of them ($137,941 against a typical $104,612) and its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.29 ac). Measured against all of Randolph County, it is worth more than 57% 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 309 N James St, Sparta, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 N James St, Sparta, IL was $2,727. The county assessed it at $39,750.

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