Sangamon County, Illinois
Chatham Real Estate and Local Guide
A fast-growing, family-oriented suburb just south of Springfield, sitting along the original alignment of historic U.S. Route 66 Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Chatham best.
About the area
Living in Chatham, IL
Host of the annual Chatham Sweet Corn Festival and the Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw.
The housing market
Homes in Chatham
- About 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 74.6% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $231,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Chatham home
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
Sangamon County's oldest surviving covered bridge, built around 1880, in Pioneer Park southeast of the village
Chatham Railroad Museum
Restored historic depot preserving local railroad history
Caldwell Farmstead
Farmstead listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Chatham Community Park
Ballfields, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, and amphitheater that hosts the Sweet Corn Festival
Interurban Trail
Paved rail-trail following the former Illinois Terminal Railroad between Chatham and Springfield
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.