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Off market may 2025 for $150K

$173,413

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $987/mo

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1,262

sq ft

1579 Charleston Rd, Salem, IL 62881

About this home

Sprawling 1 acre homesite just on the outskirts of town! Plenty of shade trees and privacy for the country feel but the convenience of a great location. Custom Bedford stone home with open concept kitchen and dining open to the large living room that has a nice stone fireplace with gas insert. Handy workaround kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space, kitchen appliances included! Extra storage in the 28’ garage. Laundry room with half bath and deep laundry sink. Main bathroom has nice updated double-sink vanity. Just in 2025 all new drain lines have been installed under home including main bathroom and laundry room. New vent lines in attic and new vent for washer and laundry sink. More storage in the 2 outdoor sheds – one has electricity and window unit. Covered front porch or side courtyard provide great outdoor sitting areas. Plenty of charm inside and out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Penelope Crain • SOMER REAL ESTATE

Contact: Phone: 618-548-5123

Bought with CHRISTINA GILLETT • SOMER REAL ESTATE

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB457297

Redfin Estimate

$173,413

$23K since sold in May 2025$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($151K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$147,900
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,786 sq ft
331 Illinois, Salem, IL 62881
SOLD JAN 21, 2026
$160,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,255 sq ft
1201 N Franklin St, Salem, IL 62881
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$185,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
222 Northwood Ln, Salem, IL 62881
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$167,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,322 sq ft
3580 Odin Rd, Odin, IL 62870
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$160,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,597 sq ft
105 Hickory Grove Rd, Salem, IL 62881
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$85,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,604 sq ft
615 N Indiana Ave, Salem, IL 62881

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$1,937/mo

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Market trends in 62881, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$180K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 1579 Charleston Rd

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB457297

May 30, 2025

Sold

$150,000

$119/sq ft

Mar 30, 2025

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2025

Listed

$158,000

$125/sq ft

+34

Sprawling 1 acre homesite just on the outskirts of town! Plenty of shade trees and privacy for the country feel but the convenience of a great location. Custom Bedford stone home with open concept kitchen and dining open to the large living room that has a nice stone fireplace with gas insert. Handy workaround kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space, kitchen appliances included! Extra storage in the 28' garage. Laundry room with half bath and deep laundry sink. Main bathroom has nice updated double-sink vanity. Just in 2025 all new drain lines have been installed under home including main bathroom and laundry room. New vent lines in attic and new vent for washer and laundry sink. More storage in the 2 outdoor sheds - one has electricity and window unit. Covered front porch or side courtyard provide great outdoor sitting areas. Plenty of charm inside and out!

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB456730

Feb 28, 2025

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB449040

Jun 30, 2023

Sold

$140,000

$111/sq ft

May 25, 2023

Contingent

—

May 22, 2023

Listed

$129,900

$103/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB330547

Jan 23, 2015

Sold (MLS)

$48,500

$38/sq ft

Dec 4, 2014

Listed

$55,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,778 (+5.9%)

$4,610 + $49,780

$54,390

2024

$2,622 (+116.5%)

$4,120 + $44,450

$48,570

2023

$1,211 (+6.7%)

$2,370 + $21,870

$24,240

2022

$1,135 (+4.8%)

$2,150 + $19,880

$22,030

2021

$1,083 (+1.6%)

$2,010 + $18,580

$20,590

2020

$1,066 (+3.0%)

$1,990 + $18,440

$20,430

2019

$1,034 (−0.8%)

$1,920 + $17,760

$19,680

2018

$1,043 (+1.6%)

$1,920 + $17,760

$19,680

2017

$1,027 (+3.3%)

$1,880 + $17,410

$19,290

2016

$994 (+6.7%)

$1,770 + $16,420

$18,190

2015

$931 (−25.2%)

$1,770 + $16,420

$18,190

2014

$1,245 (+1.1%)

$1,770 + $20,350

$22,120

2013

$1,232

$1,750 + $20,150

$21,900

Tax history for 1579 Charleston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,778 (+5.9%)

$4,610 + $49,780

$54,390

2024

$2,622 (+116.5%)

$4,120 + $44,450

$48,570

2023

$1,211 (+6.7%)

$2,370 + $21,870

$24,240

2022

$1,135 (+4.8%)

$2,150 + $19,880

$22,030

2021

$1,083 (+1.6%)

$2,010 + $18,580

$20,590

2020

$1,066 (+3.0%)

$1,990 + $18,440

$20,430

2019

$1,034 (−0.8%)

$1,920 + $17,760

$19,680

2018

$1,043 (+1.6%)

$1,920 + $17,760

$19,680

2017

$1,027 (+3.3%)

$1,880 + $17,410

$19,290

2016

$994 (+6.7%)

$1,770 + $16,420

$18,190

2015

$931 (−25.2%)

$1,770 + $16,420

$18,190

2014

$1,245 (+1.1%)

$1,770 + $20,350

$22,120

2013

$1,232

$1,750 + $20,150

$21,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,270

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marion County

APN

1101000032

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1262
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 13.02
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 10

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 11.03
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 9.1

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 14
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 8.11

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 21
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 13

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 10 Length: 18.06
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 9.06

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 11 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 11 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air

Room Information
Basement: None

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular 1 acre

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1262

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 1211
Tax Legal Description: PART NE SW NW Salem Twp, Marion County

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Salem
High School: Salem Community High School
Middle Or Junior School: Salem

Location Information
Directions: From East Main Street, turn North on Shelby Street, continue North as it becomes Charleston Road, lasthouse on left before Cottonwood Drive.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Marion County
APN: 1101000032

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1262
Building Area Total: 1262
Year Built: 1961

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Park Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Salem Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Salem, IL • 62881

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Estimated sale price

$165,000 – $200,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1803 Charleston Rd, Salem, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 624 Sq. Ft.	$126,811
413 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3491 Sq. Ft.	$308,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
1543 Charleston Rd, Salem, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2399 Sq. Ft.	$207,549
412 Cottonwood Dr, Salem, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$191,864

Address	Redfin Estimate
1670 Charleston Rd, Salem, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6364 Sq. Ft.	$740,663
412 Sherwood Ln, Salem, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$218,502

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