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$271,868
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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $147,500 on Jun 4, 2012

9 MERLIN DR

ROCHESTER, IL 62563
0
Baths
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$272K
$259K low$285K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,500 · Jun 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,790 (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.$65,432 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,761
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,671
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,296

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.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Rochester High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Rochester Jr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Rochester Elementary Early Childhood-1 School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi

District: Rochester Community Unit School District 3a

Neighborhood · ZIP 62563These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.6,424
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,608
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,438
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

9 Merlin Dr 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 71% of homes in Sangamon County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Rochester 62563

What homes are worth in Rochester 62563

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

This home
$112K$676K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Rochester 62563.

How it measures up in Rochester 62563

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 62563.

Estimated value$271,868
CheaperTypical $292,808Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

How 9 Merlin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 62563Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,86844% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac18% of homes56% of homes

About 9 Merlin Dr

How much is 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL is $271,868 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $258,579 to $285,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL last sell?

9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL last sold on Jun 4, 2012 for $147,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL?

9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL is assigned to Rochester High School (high), rated B; Rochester Jr High School (middle), rated A-; Rochester Elementary Early Childhood-1 School (elementary). All sit in Rochester Community Unit School District 3a. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL compare to other homes in Rochester 62563?

Among the 2,183 homes in Rochester 62563, it is worth more than 44% of them ($271,868 against a typical $292,808) and its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.41 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 71% 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 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Merlin Dr, Rochester, IL was $3,790. The county assessed it at $65,432.

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