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$165,678$156 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $202,160 on Nov 1, 2024

521 FOREST ST

JACKSON, MO 63755
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,064 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$166K
$150K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$202,160 · Nov 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$782 (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.$15,290 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,442

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.0.17
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 SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Orchard Drive Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi
M
Russell Hawkins Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 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

521 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 89% of homes in Jackson 63755
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Jackson 63755
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% 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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$127K$748K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$165,678
CheaperTypical $278,025Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 521 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 63755Cape Girardeau County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,67811% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15637% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac6% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198040% of homes56% of homes

About 521 Forest St

How much is 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO is $165,678 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $150,029 to $181,327. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO last sell?

521 Forest St, Jackson, MO last sold on Nov 1, 2024 for $202,160, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

521 Forest St, Jackson, MO has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO built?

521 Forest St, Jackson, MO was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

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

How does 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO compare to other homes in Jackson 63755?

Among the 9,593 homes in Jackson 63755, it is worth more than 11% of them ($165,678 against a typical $278,025), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($156 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1980 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cape Girardeau County, it is worth more than 21% 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 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Forest St, Jackson, MO was $782. The county assessed it at $15,290.

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