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$306,460$170 / 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 93How 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

3848 HESTER LN

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
1,800 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.
2.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$306K
$284K low$328K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,046 (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.$91,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,430

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.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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 Residential
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Selmaville Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Salem Community High School District 600

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

3848 Hester Ln 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 more than 95% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Marion County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Salem 62881

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

This home
$27K$407K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$306,460
CheaperTypical $126,583Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 3848 Hester Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,46093% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17084% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.05 ac80% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than199375% of homes81% of homes

About 3848 Hester Ln

How much is 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL is $306,460 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $284,479 to $328,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL last sell?

3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL last sold on Jul 22, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL?

3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL has 1,800 square feet of living space and a 2.05-acre lot.

When was 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL built?

3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

What schools serve 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL?

3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL is assigned to Selmaville Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Salem Community High School (high), rated C. All sit in Salem Community High School District 600. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,205 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 93% of them ($306,460 against a typical $126,583), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($170 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (2.05 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1993 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 95% 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 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3848 Hester Ln, Salem, IL was $5,046. The county assessed it at $91,810.

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