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$201,301$102 / ft²
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Last sold for $143,500 on Oct 14, 2021

5 MILLS CART RD

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
1,973 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.
1.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$201K
$190K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,500 · Oct 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,010 (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.$58,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,680

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.1.08
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 · 1.3 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

5 Mills Cart 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 82% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Marion County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Older than 77% 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
$27K$401K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$201,301
CheaperTypical $126,284Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,973 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,310 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size1.08 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5 Mills Cart Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,30179% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10241% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,973 ft²84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.08 ac71% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than194023% of homes34% of homes

About 5 Mills Cart Rd

How much is 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL is $201,301 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,503 to $213,099. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL last sell?

5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL last sold on Oct 14, 2021 for $143,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL?

5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL has 1,973 square feet of living space and a 1.08-acre lot.

When was 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL built?

5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL?

5 Mills Cart Rd, 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 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,204 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 79% of them ($201,301 against a typical $126,284), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($102 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 84% of them (1,973 ft² against a typical 1,310 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.08 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1940 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 82% 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 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Mills Cart Rd, Salem, IL was $3,010. The county assessed it at $58,560.

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