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$329,649$262 / ft²
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981 COUNTY ROAD 5240

SALEM, MO 65560
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,257 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.
25.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$330K
$246K low$413K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$604 (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.$14,930 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
William H. Lynch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 11.8 mi
M
Salem Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.6 mi
H
Salem Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.6 mi

District: Salem R-80 School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 65560These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.13,155
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,346
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,865
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

981 County Road 5240 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 92% of homes in Salem 65560
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Salem 65560
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Salem 65560

What homes are worth in Salem 65560

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

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$97K$422K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Salem 65560.

How it measures up in Salem 65560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 65560.

Estimated value$329,649
CheaperTypical $185,908Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$262
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,257 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size25.6 ac
SmallerTypical 3.1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 981 County Road 5240 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 65560
Estimated valuepricier than$329,64992% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26291% of homes
Living areabigger than1,257 ft²42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25.6 ac77% of homes
Year builtnewer than198655% of homes

About 981 County Road 5240

How much is 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO is $329,649 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $246,250 to $413,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO last sell?

981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO last sold on Jul 1, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO?

981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO has 2 bedrooms, 1,257 square feet of living space and a 25.60-acre lot.

When was 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO built?

981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO?

981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO is assigned to William H. Lynch Elementary School (elementary); Salem Middle School (middle), rated B; Salem Senior High School (high), rated C. All sit in Salem R-80 School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO compare to other homes in Salem 65560?

Among the 6,636 homes in Salem 65560, it is worth more than 92% of them ($329,649 against a typical $185,908), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($262 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,257 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (25.6 ac against a typical 3.1 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1986 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 County Road 5240, Salem, MO was $604. The county assessed it at $14,930.

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