Property Tax Analysis for Sangamon County, IL

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Sangamon County.

Effective Tax Rate

2.0%

Annual Tax Bill

$3,264

Monthly Escrow

$272

Tax Burden

4.6% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$162,400
Est. Assessed Value$138,040
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate2.0%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$490
5-Year Savings$2,450
vs National Averageabove (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Sangamon County

Sangamon County in Illinois has an effective property tax rate of 2.0%, which is above the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $162,400, that translates to $3,264 annually or $272 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.