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$688,254
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 95How 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

55 FOREST RDG

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62712
0
Baths
8.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$688K
$654K low$723K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,791 (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.$216,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,124
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,786
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,172
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$650,730

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.8.87
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Ball Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Glenwood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62712These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.355 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,435
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,107
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

55 Forest Rdg 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Sangamon County
  • Among the largest lots in Springfield 62712

What homes are worth in Springfield 62712

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

This home
$145K$858K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Springfield 62712.

How it measures up in Springfield 62712

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 62712.

Estimated value$688,254
CheaperTypical $325,923Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size8.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 55 Forest Rdg ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield Lake ShoreSpringfield 62712Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,25476% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than8.87 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 55 Forest Rdg

How much is 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL is $688,254 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $653,954 to $722,554. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL last sell?

55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL last sold on Oct 6, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL?

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

How does 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL compare to other homes in Springfield 62712?

Among the 3,804 homes in Springfield 62712, it is worth more than 96% of them ($688,254 against a typical $325,923) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (8.87 ac against a typical 0.33 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than almost all 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 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Forest Rdg, Springfield, IL was $13,791. The county assessed it at $216,910.

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