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$234,777
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 89How 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
Last sold for $136,000 on Jun 12, 2003

98 AMHERST DR

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

Valuation

$235K
$208K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,000 · Jun 12, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,138 (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.$69,463 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,642
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,821
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,785
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,389

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.0.27
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.

E
Addams Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Grant Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Lanphier High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

98 Amherst 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 93% of homes in Springfield 62702
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% 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.

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$33K$372K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$234,777
CheaperTypical $101,527Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

How 98 Amherst Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYoungston / Holliday HillsSpringfield 62702Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,77779% of homes93% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac81% of homes84% of homes59% of homes

About 98 Amherst Dr

How much is 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL is $234,777 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,386 to $261,168. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL last sell?

98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL last sold on Jun 12, 2003 for $136,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL?

98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL is assigned to Addams Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Grant Middle School (middle), rated F; Lanphier High School (high), rated F. All sit in Springfield School District 186. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL compare to other homes in Springfield 62702?

Among the 12,289 homes in Springfield 62702, it is worth more than 93% of them ($234,777 against a typical $101,527) and its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 63% 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 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Amherst Dr, Springfield, IL was $5,138. The county assessed it at $69,463.

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