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$178,151$46 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

SALEM, IL 62881
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Baths
3,904 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$178K
$159K low$197K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,284 (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.$55,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,520

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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 Residential
CountyMARION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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
Selmaville Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Salem Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Salem Community High School District 600

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

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 77% of homes in Marion County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Salem 62881
  • Among the largest homes in Salem 62881
  • Older than 70% of homes in Salem 62881

What homes are worth in Salem 62881

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

This home
$26K$390K

This home is worth more than 72% 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.

Estimated value$178,151
CheaperTypical $126,440Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$46
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,314 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 62881Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,15172% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$465% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than3,904 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac54% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195030% of homes42% of homes

About

How much is , Salem, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Salem, IL is $178,151 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $159,385 to $196,917. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Salem, IL last sell?

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

How big is , Salem, IL?

, Salem, IL has 3,904 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was , Salem, IL built?

, Salem, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve , Salem, IL?

, Salem, IL is assigned to Selmaville Elementary 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 , Salem, IL compare to other homes in Salem 62881?

Among the 4,205 homes in Salem 62881, it is worth more than 72% of them ($178,151 against a typical $126,440), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($46 against a typical $114), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,904 ft² against a typical 1,314 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1950 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 77% 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 , Salem, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Salem, IL was $3,284. The county assessed it at $55,840.

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