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$99,803$68 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $67,000 on Dec 31, 1997

281 E MARKET ST

LA RUE, OH 43332
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,470 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
42
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$100K
$65K low$134K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$67,000 · Dec 31, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,559 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$35,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,090

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMarion
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Elgin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi
E
Elgin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 7.1 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.1 mi

District: Elgin Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 43332These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.185
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,738
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,559
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

281 E Market St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in La Rue 43332
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in La Rue 43332
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Marion County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in La Rue 43332

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$49K$532K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in La Rue 43332.

How it measures up in La Rue 43332

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Rue 43332.

Estimated value$99,803
CheaperTypical $177,156Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 1.13 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 281 E Market St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Rue 43332Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,80320% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6819% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²44% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac36% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes12% of homes

About 281 E Market St

How much is 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH is $99,803 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $65,342 to $134,264. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH last sell?

281 E Market St, La Rue, OH last sold on Dec 31, 1997 for $67,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH?

281 E Market St, La Rue, OH has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,470 square feet of living space.

When was 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH built?

281 E Market St, La Rue, OH was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH?

281 E Market St, La Rue, OH is assigned to Elgin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Elgin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Elgin High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Elgin Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH compare to other homes in La Rue 43332?

Among the 960 homes in La Rue 43332, it is worth more than 20% of them ($99,803 against a typical $177,156), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($68 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 1.13 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 E Market St, La Rue, OH was $1,559. The county assessed it at $35,730.

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