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$694,631$460 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $275,000 on Apr 7, 2016

542 PALMER ST

SALIDA, CO 81201
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,511 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$695K
$634K low$755K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Apr 7, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,411 (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.$48,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$773,754

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyChaffee
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2022
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 460 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Salida Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Salida High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Longfellow Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi

District: Salida School District R-32

Neighborhood · ZIP 81201These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,071
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,185
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.80%

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How this home compares

542 Palmer 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Chaffee County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Chaffee County

What homes are worth in Salida 81201

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

This home
$376K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Salida 81201.

How it measures up in Salida 81201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salida 81201.

Estimated value$694,631
CheaperTypical $740,231Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$460
CheaperTypical $480Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,511 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 542 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalida 81201Chaffee County
Estimated valuepricier than$694,63143% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46043% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,511 ft²46% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac43% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than197741% of homes34% of homes

About 542 Palmer St

How much is 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO is $694,631 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $633,837 to $755,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO last sell?

542 Palmer St, Salida, CO last sold on Apr 7, 2016 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO?

542 Palmer St, Salida, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,511 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO built?

542 Palmer St, Salida, CO was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO?

542 Palmer St, Salida, CO is assigned to Salida Middle School (middle), rated A; Salida High School (high), rated D-; Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Salida School District R-32. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO compare to other homes in Salida 81201?

Among the 5,705 homes in Salida 81201, it is worth more than 43% of them ($694,631 against a typical $740,231), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($460 against a typical $480), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,511 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1977 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Chaffee 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 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Palmer St, Salida, CO was $2,411. The county assessed it at $48,360.

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