Marion County property record for 3870 Hester Ln, Salem, IL 62881
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,728 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 2.45 acres (106,722 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,500 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122201085 |
| Primary APN | 1122201085 |
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| Building Area | 2,728 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Lot Area | 106,722 sqft (2.45 acres) |
| Garage Area | 737 sqft |
| Street Address | 3870 HESTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62881-6656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HESTER ESTATES SUB. LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | HESTER ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 952200 |
3870 Hester Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Marion County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3870 HESTER LN, SALEM, IL 62881-6656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| May 8, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018R02423 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3870 HESTER LN, SALEM, IL 62881-6656 |
| Document Number | 2018R04501 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R04501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | LARIMER ABSTRACT AND TITLE, LARIMER ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $344.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3870 HESTER LN, SALEM, IL 62881-6656 |
| Document Number | 2018R04502 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R04502 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3870 HESTER LN, SALEM, IL 62881-6656 |
| Document Number | 2018R02423 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R02423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3870 HESTER LN, SALEM, IL 62881-6656 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3870 Hester Ln was $8,503 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.2% from the year before.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Township |
| Secondary School District | Salem Community High School District 600 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Selmaville Community Consolidated School District 10 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,503.00 (+9.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,590 (+12%) Land $10,930 Building $139,660 | $451,770 (+12%) Land $32,790 Building $418,980 |
| 2024 | $7,789.00 | $134,460 Land $9,760 Building $124,700 | $403,380 Land $29,280 Building $374,100 |
| 2022 | $7,087.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,900 Land $7,230 Building $97,670 | $314,700 Land $21,690 Building $293,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3870 Hester Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3870 Hester Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY private · serves 3,220 people · EPA ID IL1210030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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