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$366,971$242 / 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 72How 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

5286 STATE ROUTE 161 EXT

KELL, IL 62853
0
Baths
1,516 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.
120 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$367K
$263K low$471K 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.$366,971
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$293,577

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,753 (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.$92,456 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,796
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,253
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$277,368

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.120.00
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
Kell Grade SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi

District: Salem Community High School District 600

Neighborhood · ZIP 62853These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.183

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,269
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,390
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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.Yes

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

5286 State Route 161 Ext 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 97% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Kell 62853
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Marion County
  • Among the largest lots in Kell 62853
  • Older than 77% of homes in Kell 62853

What homes are worth in Kell 62853

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$30K$422K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Kell 62853.

How it measures up in Kell 62853

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kell 62853.

Estimated value$366,971
CheaperTypical $131,493Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size120 ac
SmallerTypical 2.93 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5286 State Route 161 Ext ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKell 62853Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$366,97193% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24297% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,516 ft²63% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than120 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than194923% of homes39% of homes

About 5286 State Route 161 Ext

How much is 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL is $366,971 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $263,108 to $470,834. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sell?

5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL has 1,516 square feet of living space and a 120.00-acre lot.

When was 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL built?

5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

What schools serve 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, 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 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL compare to other homes in Kell 62853?

Among the 373 homes in Kell 62853, it is worth more than 93% of them ($366,971 against a typical $131,493), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($242 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,516 ft² against a typical 1,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (120 ac against a typical 2.93 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1949 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5286 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL was $4,753. The county assessed it at $92,456.

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