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$169,976$125 / 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 95How 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 $53,000 on Oct 21, 2014

5976 STATE ROUTE 161 EXT

KELL, IL 62853
0
Baths
1,365 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.
1.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$170K
$161K low$179K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,000 · Oct 21, 2014
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.$158,626
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$126,901
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.6%
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.$11,350
PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK · recorded Oct 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$47,510 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,530

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.1.48
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.

E
Kell Grade SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 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

5976 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 73% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Marion County

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$425K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$169,976
CheaperTypical $131,709Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,365 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1.48 ac
SmallerTypical 2.93 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 5976 State Route 161 Ext ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKell 62853Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,97665% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12575% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,365 ft²50% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.48 ac36% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than196939% of homes58% of homes

About 5976 State Route 161 Ext

How much is 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL is $169,976 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $160,773 to $179,179. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sell?

5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL last sold on Oct 21, 2014 for $53,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL has 1,365 square feet of living space and a 1.48-acre lot.

When was 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL built?

5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

What schools serve 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL?

5976 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 5976 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 65% of them ($169,976 against a typical $131,709), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($125 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,365 ft² against a typical 1,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (1.48 ac against a typical 2.93 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1969 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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