The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62677 sells for about $285,000, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,037 a month.
ZIP 62677 — Pleasant Plains
The housing market in 62677 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, reflecting the broader trends of the Springfield metro area. While prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, the market is characterized by quick sales and limited supply, favoring sellers in this rural-suburban enclave.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with easy access to the employment and amenities of Springfield.
Median prices moved up 7.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 2.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62677, Sangamon County IL
The area is served by the Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Springfield metro area, which serves as the state capital and a hub for government, healthcare, and education sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents typically commute by car to Springfield, which is approximately a 15-20 minute drive via Illinois Route 97.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local parks, with more extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options available in nearby Springfield.
The rental market is limited in this rural-suburban setting, with low vacancy pressure and a primary focus on single-family home rentals.
The economy is anchored by the state government, healthcare systems, and educational institutions located in the nearby Springfield metro area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with Illinois Route 97 serving as the main arterial corridor connecting the area to Springfield.
Development is largely characterized by low-density residential growth and agricultural preservation.
The Sangamon County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county levies, and local township assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Illinois.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 62677.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Knight's Action Park4.213.6 mi
- Malibu Jack's Springfield4.711.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.311.9 mi
- BounceTag4.511.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.913.3 mi
- Illinois State Fairground4.514.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.215.4 mi
- Bank of Springfield Center4.414.1 mi
- Knight's Action Park4.213.6 mi
- Malibu Jack's Springfield4.711.8 mi
- Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site4.710.3 mi
- Malibu Jack's Springfield4.711.8 mi
- AMC Springfield 124.211.1 mi
- Washington Park4.712.5 mi
- BounceTag4.511.3 mi
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site4.814.2 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum4.814 mi
- Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site4.710.3 mi
- Illinois State Museum4.613.6 mi
- Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site4.813.9 mi
- Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site4.710.3 mi
- Washington Park4.712.5 mi
- Centennial Park4.69.7 mi
- Washington Park Botanical Garden4.712.2 mi
- Stuart Park4.510.8 mi
- Island Bay Yacht Club4.718 mi
- Long Bridge Golf Course4.512.4 mi
- Illini Country Club4.612.4 mi
- Brookhills Golf Club4.49 mi
- Pasfield Golf Course4.512.3 mi
- White Oaks Mall3.911.8 mi
- Meijer4.312.9 mi
- Kohl's4.111.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.5 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.111.8 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport4.112.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community space for recreation and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.