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$199,078$242 / 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 96How 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 $95,000 on May 23, 2006

159 MADISON AVE

CLAWSON, MI 48017
2
Beds
1
Baths
822 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$199K
$191K low$207K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · May 23, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,841 (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.$91,840 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,680

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 212 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Clawson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Clawson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Clawson City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48017These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,408
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,197 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,870
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,640
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

159 Madison 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 93% of homes in Clawson 48017
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Oakland County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Oakland County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Clawson 48017

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

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$158K$428K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Clawson 48017.

How it measures up in Clawson 48017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clawson 48017.

Estimated value$199,078
CheaperTypical $285,134Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area822 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,098 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 159 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClawson 48017Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,0787% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24250% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than822 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac7% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192511% of homes5% of homes

About 159 Madison Ave

How much is 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI is $199,078 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $190,783 to $207,373. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI last sell?

159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI last sold on May 23, 2006 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 822 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI built?

159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI is assigned to Clawson High School (high), rated B-; Clawson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Clawson City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI compare to other homes in Clawson 48017?

Among the 4,701 homes in Clawson 48017, it is worth more than 7% of them ($199,078 against a typical $285,134), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($242 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 5% of them (822 ft² against a typical 1,098 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1925 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than 16% 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 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI was $1,841. The county assessed it at $91,840.

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