Sangamon County, Illinois
Sherman Real Estate and Local Guide
Sherman is a growing residential village about six miles northeast of Springfield that owes its origin to the railroad and grew from 209 residents in 1960 to over 4,600 by 2020. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Sherman best.
About the area
Living in Sherman, IL
The Rail Golf Course hosted the LPGA State Farm Classic professional golf tournament for three decades, from 1976 to 2006.
The housing market
Homes in Sherman
- About 89.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, well above typical rates for Illinois.
- Roughly 78.1% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $291,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Sherman home
The Rail Golf Course
18-hole course that hosted the LPGA State Farm Classic from 1976 to 2006
Carpenter Park
Longtime Sangamon River landmark tied to Carpenter's Mill dating to the 1840s
Route 66 Crossing
Retail and commercial district on the north side of the village
Sherman Village Park
10-acre park with an amphitheatre, pavilions, a pond, and a 1-mile walking and cycling trail
Sherman-Williamsville Trail
4.4-mile rail trail connecting Sherman to Williamsville
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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.