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$81,043$42 / 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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

861 N SECTION ST

LA RUE, OH 43332
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,938 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.
1.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$81K
$47K low$115K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,345 (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.$40,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,140

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.44 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

M
Elgin Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi
E
Elgin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 7.2 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi

District: Elgin Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 43332These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.185
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.2,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,738
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,559
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

861 N Section 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 89% of homes in La Rue 43332
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in La Rue 43332
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Marion County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in La Rue 43332

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

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$47K$549K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in La Rue 43332.

How it measures up in La Rue 43332

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Rue 43332.

Estimated value$81,043
CheaperTypical $179,514Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,938 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.15 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 861 N Section St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Rue 43332Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$81,04311% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$424% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,938 ft²73% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.8 ac56% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than18875% of homes2% of homes

About 861 N Section St

How much is 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH is $81,043 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $46,672 to $115,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH last sell?

861 N Section St, La Rue, OH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH?

861 N Section St, La Rue, OH has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,938 square feet of living space and a 1.80-acre lot.

When was 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH built?

861 N Section St, La Rue, OH was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH?

861 N Section St, La Rue, OH is assigned to Elgin Middle School (middle), rated C+; Elgin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Elgin High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Elgin Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH compare to other homes in La Rue 43332?

Among the 961 homes in La Rue 43332, it is worth more than 11% of them ($81,043 against a typical $179,514), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($42 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,938 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.8 ac against a typical 1.15 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1887 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 17% 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 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 N Section St, La Rue, OH was $2,345. The county assessed it at $40,300.

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