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$104,171$96 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Sep 7, 2023

717 W FORREST ST

ASHLAND, IL 62612
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,086 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$104K
$95K low$113K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Sep 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,704 (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.$27,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,295
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,970

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 0.5 mi
M
A-C Central Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
A-C Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 13.3 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%

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How this home compares

717 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Cass County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Ashland 62612
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% 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.

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$40K$356K

This home is worth more than 33% of 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$104,171
CheaperTypical $130,445Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 717 W Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 62612Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,17133% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9658% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²23% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac12% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than195049% of homes59% of homes

About 717 W Forrest St

How much is 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL is $104,171 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $94,917 to $113,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL last sell?

717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL last sold on Sep 7, 2023 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL built?

717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

717 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 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL compare to other homes in Ashland 62612?

Among the 776 homes in Ashland 62612, it is worth more than 33% of them ($104,171 against a typical $130,445), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($96 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,086 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1950 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 56% 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 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 717 W Forrest St, Ashland, IL was $1,704. The county assessed it at $27,990.

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