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$504,315
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 48How 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

5985 FOREST HILLS DR

CHARLESTON, IL 61920
0
Baths
25.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$504K
$240K low$769K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,210 (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.$36,048 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,678
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,144

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCOLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.94
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 61920These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.20,604
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,123
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

5985 Forest Hills Dr 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 more than 97% of homes in Coles County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Charleston 61920

What homes are worth in Charleston 61920

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

This home
$39K$611K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Charleston 61920.

How it measures up in Charleston 61920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 61920.

Estimated value$504,315
CheaperTypical $170,071Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size25.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 5985 Forest Hills Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 61920Coles County
Estimated valuepricier than$504,31596% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25.94 ac96% of homes95% of homes

About 5985 Forest Hills Dr

How much is 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL is $504,315 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $239,781 to $768,849. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL last sell?

5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How does 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL compare to other homes in Charleston 61920?

Among the 6,491 homes in Charleston 61920, it is worth more than 96% of them ($504,315 against a typical $170,071) and its lot is bigger than 96% of them (25.94 ac against a typical 0.3 ac). Measured against all of Coles County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5985 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, IL was $2,210. The county assessed it at $36,048.

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