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$379,402
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 49How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

LERNA, IL 62440
0
Baths
5.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$379K
$184K low$575K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,068 (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.$85,876 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,176
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,023
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,628

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Rural Residence
CountyCOLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.81
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.

E
Carl Sandburg Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 4.3 mi
H
Charleston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
Charleston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.9 mi

District: Charleston Community Unit School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 62440These 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.1,638
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,379
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

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 91% of homes in Coles County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Coles County

What homes are worth in Lerna 62440

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

This home
$43K$659K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Lerna 62440.

How it measures up in Lerna 62440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lerna 62440.

Estimated value$379,402
CheaperTypical $213,808Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size5.81 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLerna 62440Coles County
Estimated valuepricier than$379,40283% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.81 ac70% of homes90% of homes

About

How much is , Lerna, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Lerna, IL is $379,402 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $184,044 to $574,760. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Lerna, IL last sell?

, Lerna, IL last sold on Jan 6, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Lerna, IL?

, Lerna, IL is assigned to Carl Sandburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Charleston High School (high), rated D+; Charleston Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Charleston Community Unit School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Lerna, IL compare to other homes in Lerna 62440?

Among the 589 homes in Lerna 62440, it is worth more than 83% of them ($379,402 against a typical $213,808) and its lot is bigger than 70% of them (5.81 ac against a typical 2 ac). Measured against all of Coles County, it is worth more than 91% 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 , Lerna, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Lerna, IL was $5,068. The county assessed it at $85,876.

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