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$181,515
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 $125,000 on Aug 5, 2015

56 AMHERST DR

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
0
Baths
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$182K
$175K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Aug 5, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,815 (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.$53,121 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,313
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,808
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,544
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,363

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.0.18
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
Addams Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Grant Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Lanphier High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Springfield School District 186

Neighborhood · ZIP 62702These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.31,872
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,983 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,446
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,228
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

56 Amherst 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 86% of homes in Springfield 62702
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Youngston / Holliday Hills

What homes are worth in Springfield 62702

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

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$32K$345K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Springfield 62702.

How it measures up in Springfield 62702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 62702.

Estimated value$181,515
CheaperTypical $100,577Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

How 56 Amherst Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYoungston / Holliday HillsSpringfield 62702Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,51541% of homes86% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac25% of homes63% of homes36% of homes

About 56 Amherst Dr

How much is 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL is $181,515 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $175,416 to $187,614. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL last sell?

56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL last sold on Aug 5, 2015 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL?

56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL is assigned to Addams Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Grant Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lanphier High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Springfield School District 186. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL compare to other homes in Springfield 62702?

Among the 12,289 homes in Springfield 62702, it is worth more than 86% of them ($181,515 against a typical $100,577) and its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 48% 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 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL was $3,815. The county assessed it at $53,121.

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