Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Athens, Illinois
Median Athens, Illinois effective property tax rate: 1.95%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Athens, Illinois home value: $187,785
Median annual Athens, Illinois tax bill: $3,328, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Sangamon calculated?
Property taxes in Athens, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Athens's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Athens, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.95%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$3,662
$3,398
How Does the Athens Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Athens property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Athens's median effective tax rate of 1.95% — based on actual property records in Sangamon County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Athens's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Athens: rates range from 1.95% in 62613 to 1.95% in 62613, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Athens's median effective tax rate is higher than the 1.02% national median property tax rate, and the median property tax bill of $3,328 is higher than the $2,400 national median bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Athens.
About Athens Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Athens, Sangamon, Illinois
Athens's median effective property tax rate of 1.95% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Sangamon County base levy combined with local school district levies and Special service areas (SSAs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Athens. Homeowners in ZIP code 62613 carry a median effective rate of 1.95%, and the same ZIP also has the lowest rate at 1.95%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Sangamon County. Understanding where you live in Athens can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Athens homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Athens's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Athens Tax Rate
1.95%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Sangamon County Tax Rate
2.28%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62613 | 1.51% | 1.63% | 1.95% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Athens, Illinois, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Sangamon County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Sangamon County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Athens.
For example, the median home price in Athens is $187,785, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62613 has the highest median home price at $187,785.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$62,115
$177,204
$292,293
Median Athens Market Value
$187,785
Median Sangamon County Market Value
$152,802
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62613 | $58,329 | $106,546 | $187,785 | $224,826 | $270,057 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
Athens property tax bills are calculated from the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply their tax rates to that assessed value, which means the final bill depends on both the home’s valuation and the combined rates set by local governments and school districts.
For homeowners in Athens, a higher assessed value usually leads to a higher tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed. The typical home value in the area is $187,785, and property tax bills vary widely across the city. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,648, the 75th percentile is $4,608, and the 90th percentile reaches $5,402.
That range shows how much property taxes can affect household budgets. Even homes in the same city can face very different bills depending on assessment levels and local tax rates. In Sangamon County, the median property tax bill in the highest and lowest ZIP code listed is $3,328 in 62613.
Median Athens Tax Bill
$3,328
Median Sangamon County Tax Bill
$3,372
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Athens, Sangamon County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62613 | $1,205 | $1,648 | $3,328 | $4,608 | $5,402 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
Links | |
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| Sangamon Tax Assessor | |
| Website | tax.co.sangamon.il.us |