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$30,090
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 73How 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

509 E BENNETT ST

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
2,037 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$30K
$22K low$38K 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.$30,090
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$24,072

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,020

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.0.05
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 · 0.3 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

509 E Bennett St 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 98% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Among the smallest lots 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$461K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$30,090
CheaperTypical $133,269Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size2,037 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 509 E Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,0902% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,037 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes

About 509 E Bennett St

How much is 509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL is $30,090 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $21,995 to $38,185. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL last sell?

509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL?

509 E Bennett St, 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 509 E Bennett St, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,217 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 2% of them ($30,090 against a typical $133,269) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,037 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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