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$59,782$51 / 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 94How 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

816 SHORT 8TH ST

LINCOLN, IL 62656
0
Baths
1,172 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$60K
$56K low$63K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,492 (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.$22,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,700

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.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Northwest Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Lincoln Jr High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lincoln Community High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

816 Short 8th 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 93% of homes in Lincoln 62656
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Lincoln 62656
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Logan County

What homes are worth in Lincoln 62656

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

This home
$40K$405K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$59,782
CheaperTypical $142,328Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 816 Short 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln 62656Logan County
Estimated valuepricier than$59,7827% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$513% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,172 ft²52% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac27% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195049% of homes51% of homes

About 816 Short 8th St

How much is 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL is $59,782 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $56,085 to $63,479. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL last sell?

816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL last sold on Nov 1, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL?

816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL has 1,172 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL built?

816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL?

816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL is assigned to Northwest Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Lincoln Jr High School (middle), rated C; Lincoln Community High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Lincoln Community High School District 404. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL compare to other homes in Lincoln 62656?

Among the 5,869 homes in Lincoln 62656, it is worth more than 7% of them ($59,782 against a typical $142,328), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($51 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,172 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1950 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Logan County, it is worth more than 7% 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 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Short 8th St, Lincoln, IL was $1,492. The county assessed it at $22,900.

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