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$77,737$106 / 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 77How 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

500 S SIMPSON ST

TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568
2
Beds
2
Baths
736 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$78K
$60K low$96K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,532 (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.$19,534 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,287
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,247
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,801
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,602

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCHRISTIAN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1935
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 126 ft²

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.

M
Taylorville Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
E
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi
H
Taylorville High High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Taylorville Community Unit School District 3

Neighborhood · ZIP 62568These 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.117
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 100.69

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.90%
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.15%
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.14,575
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,948
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

500 S Simpson 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Taylorville 62568
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Christian County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Taylorville 62568

What homes are worth in Taylorville 62568

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

This home
$52K$459K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Taylorville 62568.

How it measures up in Taylorville 62568

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taylorville 62568.

Estimated value$77,737
CheaperTypical $144,347Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 500 S Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaylorville 62568Christian County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,73710% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10629% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than736 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac44% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192029% of homes35% of homes

About 500 S Simpson St

How much is 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL is $77,737 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $59,753 to $95,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL last sell?

500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL?

500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 736 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL built?

500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL?

500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL is assigned to Taylorville Junior High School (middle), rated A; North Elementary School (elementary); Taylorville High High School (high). All sit in Taylorville Community Unit School District 3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL compare to other homes in Taylorville 62568?

Among the 5,675 homes in Taylorville 62568, it is worth more than 10% of them ($77,737 against a typical $144,347), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($106 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 8% of them (736 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Christian 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 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 S Simpson St, Taylorville, IL was $1,532. The county assessed it at $19,534.

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