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$287,860
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 97How 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 $151,500 on Aug 19, 2013

38 MERLIN DR

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

Valuation

$288K
$280K low$296K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$151,500 · Aug 19, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,587 (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.$71,883 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,249
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,634
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,519
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,649

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

Transaction History(4)

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
Rochester High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Rochester Elementary Early Childhood-1 School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi
M
Rochester Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 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

38 Merlin 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 more than 74% of homes in Sangamon County
  • 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
$112K$676K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$287,860
CheaperTypical $292,808Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

How 38 Merlin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 62563Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$287,86049% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac22% of homes58% of homes

About 38 Merlin Dr

How much is 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL is $287,860 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $279,822 to $295,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL last sell?

38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL last sold on Aug 19, 2013 for $151,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL?

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

How does 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL compare to other homes in Rochester 62563?

Among the 2,183 homes in Rochester 62563, it is worth more than 49% of them ($287,860 against a typical $292,808) 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 74% 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 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL was $4,587. The county assessed it at $71,883.

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