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$38,050
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 46How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

511 S RAILROAD ST

SIMS, IL 62886
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Baths

Valuation

$38K
$17K low$59K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$38,050
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$30,440

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$665 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,165 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,663
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,502
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,153
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,495

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyWayne

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

E
Wayne City Attendance CenterB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Wayne City High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Wayne City Community Unit School District 100

Neighborhood · ZIP 62886These 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.213

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,569
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

511 S Railroad 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 85% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Sims 62886

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

This home
$19K$195K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Sims 62886.

How it measures up in Sims 62886

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sims 62886.

Estimated value$38,050
CheaperTypical $66,797Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

How 511 S Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSims 62886Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,05021% of homes15% of homes

About 511 S Railroad St

How much is 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL is $38,050 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $17,402 to $58,698. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL last sell?

511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL last sold on Oct 17, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL?

511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL is assigned to Wayne City Attendance Center (elementary), rated B-; Wayne City High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Wayne City Community Unit School District 100. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 511 S Railroad St, Sims, IL was $665. The county assessed it at $9,165.

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