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$45,741$66 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $26,000 on Jul 22, 2014

516 W FORREST ST

ASHLAND, IL 62612
3
Beds
1
Baths
688 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$46K
$42K low$50K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$26,000 · Jul 22, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$45,741
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$36,593

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$508 (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.$6,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,855
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,705
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,680

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
A-C Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
A-C Central Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
A-C Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 13.4 mi

District: A-C Central Community Unit School District 262

Neighborhood · ZIP 62612These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.92%
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.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,711
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,851
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,824
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

516 W Forrest 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Ashland 62612
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Among the smallest homes in Ashland 62612
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Cass County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Ashland 62612

What homes are worth in Ashland 62612

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

This home
$47K$339K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Ashland 62612.

How it measures up in Ashland 62612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashland 62612.

Estimated value$45,741
CheaperTypical $126,842Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 516 W Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 62612Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,741almost no homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6622% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than688 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac70% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes17% of homes

About 516 W Forrest St

How much is 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL is $45,741 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $41,782 to $49,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL last sell?

516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL last sold on Jul 22, 2014 for $26,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 688 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL built?

516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL is assigned to A-C Central High School (high), rated C; A-C Central Middle School (middle), rated C-; A-C Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL compare to other homes in Ashland 62612?

Among the 776 homes in Ashland 62612, it is worth more than almost none of them ($45,741 against a typical $126,842), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($66 against a typical $87), it is bigger than almost none of them (688 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 8% 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 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 516 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL was $508. The county assessed it at $6,560.

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