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$206,778
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 87How 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

500 W CHESTNUT ST

CHATHAM, IL 62629
0
Baths
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$207K
$180K low$234K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,547 (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.$62,828 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,088
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,054
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,484

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.0.24
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
Chatham Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Glenwood High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62629These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
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.16,261
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.418 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,189
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,546
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 W Chestnut 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 79% of homes in Chatham 62629
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Chatham 62629

What homes are worth in Chatham 62629

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

This home
$109K$620K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Chatham 62629.

How it measures up in Chatham 62629

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chatham 62629.

Estimated value$206,778
CheaperTypical $306,977Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

How 500 W Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChatham 62629Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$206,77821% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac21% of homes50% of homes

About 500 W Chestnut St

How much is 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL is $206,778 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $179,666 to $233,890. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL last sell?

500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL last sold on Apr 6, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL?

500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL is assigned to Chatham Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glenwood High School (high), rated B+; Glenwood Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL compare to other homes in Chatham 62629?

Among the 5,255 homes in Chatham 62629, it is worth more than 21% of them ($206,778 against a typical $306,977) and its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 55% 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 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 W Chestnut St, Chatham, IL was $4,547. The county assessed it at $62,828.

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