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$87,793
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 87How 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
Last sold for $60,000 on Jan 31, 2023

838 FORREST AVE

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

Valuation

$88K
$77K low$99K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Jan 31, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,962 (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.$24,333 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,383
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,999

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountySANGAMON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
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.

M
Washington Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Lanphier High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Matheny-Withrow Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 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

838 Forrest 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 81% of homes in Sangamon County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Springfield 62702

What homes are worth in Springfield 62702

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

This home
$31K$364K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$87,793
CheaperTypical $100,369Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 838 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 62702Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,79342% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac95% of homes81% of homes

About 838 Forrest Ave

How much is 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL is $87,793 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $76,773 to $98,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL last sell?

838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL last sold on Jan 31, 2023 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL?

838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL is assigned to Washington Middle School (middle), rated F; Lanphier High School (high), rated D-; Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Springfield School District 186. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL compare to other homes in Springfield 62702?

Among the 12,290 homes in Springfield 62702, it is worth more than 42% of them ($87,793 against a typical $100,369) and its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 19% 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 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Forrest Ave, Springfield, IL was $1,962. The county assessed it at $24,333.

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