Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$90,316
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 93How 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

638 COMET AVE

DECATUR, IL 62526
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$90K
$84K low$97K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$519 (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.$5,628 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,555
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,073
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,256
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,886

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
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 Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Parsons Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
H
MacArthur High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Decatur School District 61

Neighborhood · ZIP 62526These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.34,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,128
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

638 Comet Ave 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 84% of homes in Holiday Hills
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Decatur 62526

What homes are worth in Decatur 62526

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

This home
$27K$312K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Decatur 62526.

How it measures up in Decatur 62526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62526.

Estimated value$90,316
CheaperTypical $104,065Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 638 Comet Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHoliday HillsDecatur 62526Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$90,31616% of homes44% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac40% of homes72% of homes61% of homes

About 638 Comet Ave

How much is 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL is $90,316 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $83,721 to $96,911. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL last sell?

638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL?

638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL is assigned to Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated F; Parsons Elementary School (elementary), rated F; MacArthur High School (high), rated F. All sit in Decatur School District 61. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62526?

Among the 11,429 homes in Decatur 62526, it is worth more than 44% of them ($90,316 against a typical $104,065) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.21 ac). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 31% 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 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Comet Ave, Decatur, IL was $519. The county assessed it at $5,628.

More homes on Comet Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Decatur 62526

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 638 Comet Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map