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$254,577$84 / 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 58How 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 $75,500 on Jan 30, 2002

986 FOREST RD

AVA, IL 62907
1
Beds
0
Baths
3,040 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$255K
$146K low$363K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,500 · Jan 30, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,911 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$50,739 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,245
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,494
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,265
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,217

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.12
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
33
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.

E
Trico Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.0 mi
M
Trico Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.2 mi
H
Trico Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.2 mi

District: Trico Community Unit School District 176

Neighborhood · ZIP 62907These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.236

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,927
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,445
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,269
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

986 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.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Jackson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Ava 62907
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Ava 62907
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Ava 62907

What homes are worth in Ava 62907

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

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$38K$441K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Ava 62907.

How it measures up in Ava 62907

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ava 62907.

Estimated value$254,577
CheaperTypical $144,592Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 5.03 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 986 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAva 62907Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,57781% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8425% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than3,040 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac36% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than196331% of homes48% of homes

About 986 Forest Rd

How much is 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL is $254,577 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $146,480 to $362,674. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL last sell?

986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL last sold on Jan 30, 2002 for $75,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL?

986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL has 1 bedrooms, 3,040 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL built?

986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL?

986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL is assigned to Trico Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Trico Jr High School (middle), rated B; Trico Senior High School (high), rated D. All sit in Trico Community Unit School District 176. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL compare to other homes in Ava 62907?

Among the 984 homes in Ava 62907, it is worth more than 81% of them ($254,577 against a typical $144,592), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($84 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,040 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (2 ac against a typical 5.03 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1963 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 85% 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 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 986 Forest Rd, Ava, IL was $2,911. The county assessed it at $50,739.

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