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$298,063
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

421 COTTONWOOD DR

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$298K
$277K low$319K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,868 (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.$81,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$244,710

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.0.40
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.

H
Salem Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.3 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

421 Cottonwood Dr 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 94% 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
$29K$401K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$298,063
CheaperTypical $126,169Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

How 421 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$298,06392% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac53% of homes51% of homes

About 421 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL is $298,063 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $277,076 to $319,050. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL last sell?

421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL?

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

How does 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,205 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 92% of them ($298,063 against a typical $126,169) and its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.37 ac). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 94% 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 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL was $4,868. The county assessed it at $81,570.

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