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$99,367$123 / 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 78How 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
Last sold for $90,640 on Nov 14, 2024

525 E BENNETT ST

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
808 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$99K
$78K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,640 · Nov 14, 2024
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.$8,727
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$6,982
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.92%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$86,108
US BANK NA · 7.12% · recorded Nov 14, 2024
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$4,532
ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,589 (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.$29,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,120

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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 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

525 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 65% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Marion County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Older than 89% 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
$25K$450K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$99,367
CheaperTypical $132,105Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 525 E Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,36735% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12358% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than808 ft²14% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192511% of homes25% of homes

About 525 E Bennett St

How much is 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL is $99,367 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $77,886 to $120,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL last sell?

525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL last sold on Nov 14, 2024 for $90,640, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL?

525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL has 808 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL built?

525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL?

525 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 525 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 35% of them ($99,367 against a typical $132,105), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($123 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 14% of them (808 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1925 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 49% 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 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 E Bennett St, Salem, IL was $1,589. The county assessed it at $29,040.

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