Zillow.com is an online tool where you can get home value information of your house, as well as other homes in your area.

It works much like the GIS information that many communities now keep for tax information, but it is quicker, simpler and more informative than those. While the tax values are based on 2007, they still can provide useful data to those considering selling, refinancing or just curious about the home values around them.

National City Mortgage reminded me of the site just today. If you can use it, may it serve you well!