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5581 State Route 161 Ext
Kell, IL 62853

3 Beds
1 Bath
860 sqft (on 0.75 acres)

$137,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $773/mo*

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$137,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $773/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

860 sqft

(on 0.75 acres)

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This single-family home is located at 5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL. 5581 State Route 161 Ext is in Kell, IL and in ZIP code 62853. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 860 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.75 acres and was built in 1962.

5581 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL 62853 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 860 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $90,000 on May 28, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $137,700, with a rent estimate of $1,069/month.

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Home Details for 5581 State Route 161 Ext

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Mud RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Propane ButaneAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: BrickLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.75 acres

Price History for 5581 State Route 161 Ext

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/28/2021	$90,000	Sold	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB438783
Recording Date 05/28/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/22/2021	$109,000	Pending	RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB438783

04/07/2021	$109,000	PriceChange	RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB438783
Price Change $6,000 (-5%)
03/29/2021	$115,000	Listed For Sale	RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB438783

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,490
Assessment	$89,880

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Comparable Sales for 5581 State Route 161 Ext

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5248 Cedar Rd, Kell, IL	1.70	Single-Family Home	$150,000	10/03/25	3	1	1,442
402 S Jefferson St, Kell, IL	2.60	Single-Family Home	$90,000	08/29/25	3	2	980
5568 Lois Ln, Salem, IL	2.99	Single-Family Home	$138,250	04/27/26	3	1	1,260
1251 State Route 37, Kell, IL	3.07	Single-Family Home	$105,000	02/13/26	2	2	2,592
625 State Route 37, Kell, IL	3.40	Single-Family Home	$21,000	01/26/26	2	1	1,344
5060 England Rd, Kell, IL	3.05	Single-Family Home	$380,000	09/18/25	4	2.5	2,394
5248 Cedar Rd, Kell, IL	1.70	Single-Family Home	$42,000	10/02/25		-	-
4538 Harris Rd, Salem, IL	3.37	Single-Family Home	$395,000	11/17/25	4	2	2,496
5315 Lois Ln, Salem, IL	3.58	Single-Family Home	$550,000	08/29/25	3	2.5	2,439
1219 Buchanan Rd, Iuka, IL	4.00	Single-Family Home	$198,000	11/06/25	3	2.5	3,452

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What Locals Say about Kell

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's dog friendly
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say streets are well-lit

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Homes for sale near 5581 State Route 161 Ext

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2.2 ACRES
$192,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,352 sqft
209 S State Route 37,
Kell, IL 62853
Equity Realty Group, New
FOR SALE BY OWNER
20 ACRES
$475,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,404 sqft
12493 E Base Line Rd,
Dix, IL 62830
1.37 ACRES
$315,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,400 sqft
4992 Cross Rd,
Salem, IL 62881
Real Broker LLC
59.57 ACRES
$504,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,278 sqft
12825 E Dix Texico Rd,
Texico, IL 62889
Country Roads Realty
1.16 ACRES
$265,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,332 sqft
2405 S Washington St,
Salem, IL 62881
SOMER REAL ESTATE, Active
FOR SALE BY OWNER
2 ACRES
$349,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
3417 College Street Rd,
Salem, IL 62881
1 ACRE
$299,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,910 sqft
3608 Andrews Ct,
Salem, IL 62881
SOMER REAL ESTATE, Active
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$20,000
1201 S Jefferson St,
Salem, IL 62881
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Off Market Homes Near 5581 State Route 161 Ext

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SOLD
JUN 26, 2026
$188,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,680 sqft
1383 Old Salem Rd,
Kell, IL 62853
Real Broker LLC
SOLD
JUN 9, 2026
$70,000
242 State Route 37,
Kell, IL 62853
King City Property Brokers, Closed
SOLD
APR 27, 2026
$138,250
3 bd
1 ba
1,260 sqft
5568 Lois Ln,
Salem, IL 62881
SOMER REAL ESTATE, Closed
SOLD
FEB 13, 2026
$105,000
2 bd
2 ba
2,592 sqft
1251 State Route 37,
Kell, IL 62853
King City Property Brokers, Closed
SOLD
NOV 6, 2025
$198,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
3,452 sqft
1219 Buchanan Rd,
Iuka, IL 62849
MIDWEST FARM & LAND, Closed
SOLD
OCT 31, 2025
$118,000
State Route 37 Hwy,
Kell, IL 62853
MIDWEST FARM & LAND, Closed
SOLD
OCT 3, 2025
$150,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,442 sqft
5248 Cedar Rd,
Kell, IL 62853
SOLD
SEP 29, 2025
$150,000
Cedar Rd,
Kell, IL 62853
MIDWEST FARM & LAND, Closed
OFF MARKET
N Kell Rd,
Kell, IL 62853
C21 All Pro Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,500
3 bd
2 ba
980 sqft
402 S Jefferson St,
Kell, IL 62853
Equity Realty Group, Closed
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5581 State Route 161 Ext
Kell, IL 62853

$137,700

$137,700

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