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$172,486$193 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

509 FOREST ST

JACKSON, MO 63755
2
Beds
2
Baths
896 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$172K
$160K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$909 (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.$17,780 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,579

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAPE GIRARDEAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Jackson Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Orchard Drive Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi
M
Russell Hawkins Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Jackson R-Ii School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 63755These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.371

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.28,523
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.156 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,778
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,053
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

509 Forest St 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 85% of homes in Jackson 63755
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Cape Girardeau County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Jackson 63755

What homes are worth in Jackson 63755

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

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$130K$705K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Jackson 63755.

How it measures up in Jackson 63755

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 63755.

Estimated value$172,486
CheaperTypical $274,216Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,611 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 509 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 63755Cape Girardeau County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,48615% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19368% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²4% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac39% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198141% of homes56% of homes

About 509 Forest St

How much is 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO is $172,486 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $160,029 to $184,943. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO last sell?

509 Forest St, Jackson, MO last sold on Jun 6, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

509 Forest St, Jackson, MO has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO built?

509 Forest St, Jackson, MO was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

509 Forest St, Jackson, MO is assigned to Jackson Senior High School (high), rated A-; Orchard Drive Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Russell Hawkins Junior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Jackson R-Ii School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO compare to other homes in Jackson 63755?

Among the 9,584 homes in Jackson 63755, it is worth more than 15% of them ($172,486 against a typical $274,216), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($193 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 4% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,611 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1981 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Cape Girardeau County, it is worth more than 25% 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 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Forest St, Jackson, MO was $909. The county assessed it at $17,780.

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