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COLLEGE AVE

SALEM, IL 62881
0
Baths
1,144 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$998 (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.$14,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,410

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.

H
Salem Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Franklin Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Hawthorn Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.1 mi

District: Salem School District 111

Neighborhood · ZIP 62881These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.178

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.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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,212
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,373
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

College Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Salem 62881

How it measures up in Salem 62881

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 62881.

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,324 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How College Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²34% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac23% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197550% of homes64% of homes

About College Ave

When did College Ave, Salem, IL last sell?

College Ave, Salem, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is College Ave, Salem, IL?

College Ave, Salem, IL has 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was College Ave, Salem, IL built?

College Ave, Salem, IL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve College Ave, Salem, IL?

College Ave, Salem, IL is assigned to Salem Community High School (high), rated C-; Franklin Park Middle School (middle), rated B+; Hawthorn Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Salem School District 111. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does College Ave, Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,204 homes in Salem 62881, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,324 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1975 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on College Ave, Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for College Ave, Salem, IL was $998. The county assessed it at $14,470.

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