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$108,650$157 / 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 80How 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

5242 FOREST AVE

KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
2
Beds
1
Baths
690 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$109K
$86K low$131K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,656 (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.$11,155 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,437
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,718
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,155
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWyandotte
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 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
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Turner High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Turner Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Turner Unified School District 202

Neighborhood · ZIP 66106These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,003
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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.61%

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How this home compares

5242 Forest 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 95% of homes in Kansas City 66106
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Turner
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wyandotte County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Turner

What homes are worth in Kansas City 66106

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

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$97K$404K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Kansas City 66106.

How it measures up in Kansas City 66106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kansas City 66106.

Estimated value$108,650
CheaperTypical $204,737Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5242 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTurnerKansas City 66106Wyandotte County
Estimated valuepricier than$108,6506% of homes5% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15728% of homes34% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than690 ft²6% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac15% of homes19% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195237% of homes50% of homes52% of homes

About 5242 Forest Ave

How much is 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS is $108,650 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $86,416 to $130,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS last sell?

5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS last sold on Apr 2, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS?

5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 690 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS built?

5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS?

5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS is assigned to Oak Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Turner High School (high), rated F; Turner Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Turner Unified School District 202. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS compare to other homes in Kansas City 66106?

Among the 7,654 homes in Kansas City 66106, it is worth more than 5% of them ($108,650 against a typical $204,737), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($157 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 4% of them (690 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1952 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Wyandotte County, it is worth more than 15% 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 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS was $1,656. The county assessed it at $11,155.

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