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$176,890$159 / ft²
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4242 COUNTY FARM RD

SALEM, IL 62881
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Baths
1,113 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.
3.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$177K
$149K low$204K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,401 (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.$32,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,850

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.3.75
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 2.4 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.2 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

4242 County Farm Rd 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 77% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Marion County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% 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.

This home
$29K$432K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$176,890
CheaperTypical $127,579Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,113 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,324 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 4242 County Farm Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,89071% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15980% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,113 ft²30% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.75 ac85% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196337% of homes52% of homes

About 4242 County Farm Rd

How much is 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL is $176,890 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $149,453 to $204,327. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL last sell?

4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL?

4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL has 1,113 square feet of living space and a 3.75-acre lot.

When was 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL built?

4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

What schools serve 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL?

4242 County Farm Rd, 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 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,204 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 71% of them ($176,890 against a typical $127,579), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($159 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,113 ft² against a typical 1,324 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (3.75 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1963 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 77% 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 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 County Farm Rd, Salem, IL was $1,401. The county assessed it at $32,950.

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