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$42,570$55 / 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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5035 E STATE ROUTE 161

SALEM, IL 62881
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Baths
780 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$43K
$28K low$57K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$42,570
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$34,056

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$667 (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.$11,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,500

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.1.60
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.

E
Kell Grade SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5035 E State Route 161 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 91% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Older than 98% 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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$25K$450K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$42,570
CheaperTypical $132,105Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 5035 E State Route 161 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$42,5709% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5513% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than780 ft²12% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac76% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than19212% of homes11% of homes

About 5035 E State Route 161

How much is 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL is $42,570 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $27,908 to $57,232. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL last sell?

5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL?

5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL has 780 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL built?

5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL was built in 1921, making it 105 years old.

What schools serve 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL?

5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL is assigned to Kell Grade 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 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,217 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 9% of them ($42,570 against a typical $132,105), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($55 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 12% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1921 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 19% 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 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5035 E State Route 161, Salem, IL was $667. The county assessed it at $11,500.

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