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$148,942$127 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Jan 8, 2026

617 DECATUR ST

LINCOLN, IL 62656
0
Baths
1,174 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Apr 16, 2025.

Valuation

$149K
$133K low$165K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Jan 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,088 (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.$45,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLOGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Washington-Monroe Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Lincoln Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Lincoln Jr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Lincoln Community High School District 404

Neighborhood · ZIP 62656These 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.116
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 100.44

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,326
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,220
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,692
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

617 Decatur 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Lincoln 62656
  • Older than 86% of homes in Lincoln 62656

What homes are worth in Lincoln 62656

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

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$40K$422K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Lincoln 62656.

How it measures up in Lincoln 62656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 62656.

Estimated value$148,942
CheaperTypical $134,343Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,174 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 617 Decatur St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln 62656Logan County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,94257% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12762% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,174 ft²52% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac68% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than189214% of homes14% of homes

About 617 Decatur St

How much is 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL is $148,942 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $133,065 to $164,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL last sell?

617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL last sold on Jan 8, 2026 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL?

617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL has 1,174 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL built?

617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL was built in 1892, making it 134 years old.

What schools serve 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL?

617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL is assigned to Washington-Monroe Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Lincoln Community High School (high), rated C; Lincoln Jr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Lincoln Community High School District 404. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL compare to other homes in Lincoln 62656?

Among the 5,869 homes in Lincoln 62656, it is worth more than 57% of them ($148,942 against a typical $134,343), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($127 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,174 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1892 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Logan County, it is worth more than 56% 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 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Decatur St, Lincoln, IL was $4,088. The county assessed it at $45,710.

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