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$89,708$88 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

279 FORREST AVE

WABASH, IN 46992
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,022 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$90K
$86K low$94K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$542 (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.$82,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWABASH
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 90 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Wabash High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Wabash Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
O J Neighbours Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.3 mi

District: Wabash City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46992These 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.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,988
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.97 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,823
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,083
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

279 Forrest Ave 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 less than 88% of homes in Wabash County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Wabash County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Wabash County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Wabash County

What homes are worth in Wabash 46992

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

This home
$53K$468K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Wabash 46992.

How it measures up in Wabash 46992

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wabash 46992.

Estimated value$89,708
CheaperTypical $160,655Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 279 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabash 46992Wabash County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,70815% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8833% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,022 ft²13% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac9% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194537% of homes37% of homes

About 279 Forrest Ave

How much is 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN is $89,708 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $85,781 to $93,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN last sell?

279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN?

279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,022 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN built?

279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN?

279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN is assigned to Wabash High School (high), rated B+; Wabash Middle School (middle), rated C+; O J Neighbours Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Wabash City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN compare to other homes in Wabash 46992?

Among the 6,461 homes in Wabash 46992, it is worth more than 15% of them ($89,708 against a typical $160,655), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($88 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,022 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1945 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Wabash County, it is worth more than 12% 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 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forrest Ave, Wabash, IN was $542. The county assessed it at $82,900.

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