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$179,193
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 74How 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

8956 ROUTE 16

SHIPMAN, IL 62685
0
Baths
13.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$179K
$133K low$225K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$179,193
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$143,354

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,152 (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.$44,609 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,972
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,637
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,827

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.34
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.

H
Southwestern High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
M
Southwestern Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.7 mi
E
Brighton North Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.7 mi

District: Southwestern Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 62685These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,967
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,655
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,369
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

8956 Route 16 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 79% of homes in Shipman 62685
  • Among the largest lots in Shipman 62685

What homes are worth in Shipman 62685

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

This home
$41K$350K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Shipman 62685.

How it measures up in Shipman 62685

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shipman 62685.

Estimated value$179,193
CheaperTypical $111,128Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size13.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 8956 Route 16 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShipman 62685Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,19379% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.34 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 8956 Route 16

How much is 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL is $179,193 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $133,150 to $225,236. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL last sell?

8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL?

8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL is assigned to Southwestern High School (high), rated B+; Southwestern Middle School (middle), rated C+; Brighton North Primary School (elementary). All sit in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL compare to other homes in Shipman 62685?

Among the 663 homes in Shipman 62685, it is worth more than 79% of them ($179,193 against a typical $111,128) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (13.34 ac against a typical 0.58 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 74% 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 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 Route 16, Shipman, IL was $1,152. The county assessed it at $44,609.

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