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$44,501$55 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Mar 10, 2014

518 FOREST RD

WELLS, TX 75976
0
Baths
806 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.
0.17 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.

Valuation

$45K
$43K low$46K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Mar 10, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$604 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$51,910 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,910

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 18 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Wells SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Wells Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75976These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.7
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,892
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

518 Forest Rd 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 Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Wells 75976
  • Older than 66% of homes in Wells 75976

What homes are worth in Wells 75976

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

This home
$37K$515K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Wells 75976.

How it measures up in Wells 75976

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells 75976.

Estimated value$44,501
CheaperTypical $94,672Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $68Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area806 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 518 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 75976Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,5017% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5529% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than806 ft²9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac4% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198134% of homes38% of homes

About 518 Forest Rd

How much is 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX is $44,501 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $42,958 to $46,044. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX last sell?

518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX last sold on Mar 10, 2014 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX?

518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX has 806 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX built?

518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX?

518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX is assigned to Wells School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Wells Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX compare to other homes in Wells 75976?

Among the 461 homes in Wells 75976, it is worth more than 7% of them ($44,501 against a typical $94,672), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($55 against a typical $68), it is bigger than 9% of them (806 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1981 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than almost no 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 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 518 Forest Rd, Wells, TX was $604. The county assessed it at $51,910.

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