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OFF MARKET

5976 State Route 161 Ext
Kell, IL 62853

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,880 sqft (on 1.48 acres)

$167,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,181/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$167,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,181/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,880 sqft

(on 1.48 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1951

Lot Size

1.48 acres

Living Area

2,880 sqft

Price/Sqft

$58

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL. 5976 State Route 161 Ext is in Kell, IL and in ZIP code 62853. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,880 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.48 acres and was built in 1951.

5976 State Route 161 Ext, Kell, IL 62853 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,880 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $53,000 on Oct 21, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $167,800, with a rent estimate of $1,768/month.

Home Details for 5976 State Route 161 Ext

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: BrickLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.48 acres

Price History for 5976 State Route 161 Ext

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/21/2014	$53,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/21/2014 Contract Date 10/16/2014 County Transfer Tax $27 Total Transfer Tax $80
06/18/2014	$52,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,000 (-15%)
03/15/2014	$61,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/04/2008	$58,500	Sold	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB265348
Recording Date 02/04/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/19/2005	$40,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/19/2005 Contract Date 05/16/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $40

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax
Assessment	$127,260

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5976 State Route 161 Ext

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5248 Cedar Rd, Kell, IL	1.87	Single-Family Home	$150,000	10/03/25	3	1	1,442
402 S Jefferson St, Kell, IL	2.72	Single-Family Home	$90,000	08/29/25	3	2	980
1251 State Route 37, Kell, IL	3.33	Single-Family Home	$105,000	02/13/26	2	2	2,592
5568 Lois Ln, Salem, IL	3.07	Single-Family Home	$138,250	04/27/26	3	1	1,260
5060 England Rd, Kell, IL	3.19	Single-Family Home	$380,000	09/18/25	4	2.5	2,394
1219 Buchanan Rd, Iuka, IL	3.74	Single-Family Home	$198,000	11/06/25	3	2.5	3,452
625 State Route 37, Kell, IL	3.63	Single-Family Home	$21,000	01/26/26	2	1	1,344
4538 Harris Rd, Salem, IL	3.59	Single-Family Home	$395,000	11/17/25	4	2	2,496
5248 Cedar Rd, Kell, IL	1.87	Single-Family Home	$42,000	10/02/25		-	-
5315 Lois Ln, Salem, IL	3.65	Single-Family Home	$550,000	08/29/25	3	2.5	2,439

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
Est. $177,400
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OFF MARKET
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Assigned Schools

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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 5976 State Route 161 Ext

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
20 ACRES
$465,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,404 sqft
12493 E Base Line Rd,
Dix, IL 62830
4 ACRES
$275,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,535 sqft
7296 State Route 161 Ext,
Iuka, IL 62849
Equity Realty Group, Active
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
0.5 ACRES
$271,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,765 sqft
122 E Lincoln St,
Dix, IL 62830
QUINN REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, New
2.1 ACRES
$315,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,400 sqft
4992 Cross Rd,
Salem, IL 62881
Real Broker LLC
1.43 ACRES
$349,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,248 sqft
3417 College Street Rd,
Salem, IL 62881
Midwest Farm & Land Co. LLC
1.16 ACRES
$265,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,332 sqft
2405 S Washington St,
Salem, IL 62881
SOMER REAL ESTATE, Active
59.57 ACRES
$504,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,278 sqft
12825 E Dix Texico Rd,
Texico, IL 62889
Country Roads Realty
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 5976 State Route 161 Ext

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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 3, 2025
$150,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,442 sqft
5248 Cedar Rd,
Kell, IL 62853
OFF MARKET
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. $94,500
3 bd
2 ba
980 sqft
402 S Jefferson St,
Kell, IL 62853
Equity Realty Group, Closed
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5976 State Route 161 Ext
Kell, IL 62853

$167,800

$167,800