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$79,203$89 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $64,000 on Jan 15, 2015

5159 US HIGHWAY 50

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
888 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.
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$79K
$56K low$103K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,000 · Jan 15, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$598 (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.$16,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,780

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.97
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.

H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.0 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%

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How this home compares

5159 Us Highway 50 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 72% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Older than 83% 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$436K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$79,203
CheaperTypical $127,070Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 5159 Us Highway 50 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,20328% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8934% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²17% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac67% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than193917% of homes32% of homes

About 5159 Us Highway 50

How much is 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL is $79,203 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $55,653 to $102,753. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL last sell?

5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 15, 2015 for $64,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL?

5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL has 888 square feet of living space and a 0.97-acre lot.

When was 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL built?

5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

What schools serve 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL?

5159 Us Highway 50, 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 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,204 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 28% of them ($79,203 against a typical $127,070), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($89 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 17% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1939 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 39% 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 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5159 Us Highway 50, Salem, IL was $598. The county assessed it at $16,260.

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