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$124,730$144 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $90,000 on Jun 4, 2021

5581 STATE ROUTE 161 EXT

KELL, IL 62853
0
Baths
864 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$125K
$113K low$136K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Jun 4, 2021
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.$36,361
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$29,089
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.73%
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.$88,369
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP · recorded Jun 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,599 (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.$33,550 (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.$28,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,650

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.0.75
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 · 2.2 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.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

5581 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Marion County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Kell 62853
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Kell 62853
  • Older than 65% 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 48% 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$124,730
CheaperTypical $131,493Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 2.93 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 5581 State Route 161 Ext ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKell 62853Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,73048% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14481% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²5% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac23% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than196335% of homes52% of homes

About 5581 State Route 161 Ext

How much is 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL is $124,730 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $113,083 to $136,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sell?

5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sold on Jun 4, 2021 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL has 864 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL built?

5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

What schools serve 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5581 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 5581 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 48% of them ($124,730 against a typical $131,493), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($144 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 5% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 2.93 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1963 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 59% 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 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL was $1,599. The county assessed it at $33,550.

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