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$77,721$102 / ft²
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Last sold for $21,000 on Jan 8, 2008

303 S CASTLE ST

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
764 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.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$78K
$72K low$83K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,000 · Jan 8, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,117 (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.$22,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,570

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Salem School District 111

Neighborhood · ZIP 62881These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.178

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.10,212
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,373
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

303 S Castle 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 73% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Marion County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Marion County
  • Among the smallest lots in Salem 62881
  • Older than 68% of homes in Salem 62881

What homes are worth in Salem 62881

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

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$27K$390K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Salem 62881.

How it measures up in Salem 62881

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 62881.

Estimated value$77,721
CheaperTypical $125,756Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 303 S Castle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,72127% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10241% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than764 ft²12% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195432% of homes44% of homes

About 303 S Castle St

How much is 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL is $77,721 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $72,182 to $83,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL last sell?

303 S Castle St, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 8, 2008 for $21,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL?

303 S Castle St, Salem, IL has 764 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL built?

303 S Castle St, Salem, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.

What schools serve 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL?

303 S Castle St, Salem, IL is assigned to Hawthorn Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Franklin Park Middle School (middle), rated B+; Salem Community High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Salem School District 111. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,205 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 27% of them ($77,721 against a typical $125,756), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($102 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 12% of them (764 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1954 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 38% 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 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 303 S Castle St, Salem, IL was $1,117. The county assessed it at $22,190.

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