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$122,443$101 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026
Last sold for $32,500 on May 14, 2013

16196 FOREST AVE

EASTPOINTE, MI 48021
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,209 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.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$122K
$107K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$32,500 · May 14, 2013
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$122,443
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$97,954

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,778 (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.$79,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyMACOMB
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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

Transaction History(3)

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
East Detroit High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Forest Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.1 mi
M
Kelly Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: East Detroit Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48021These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.34,806
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,741 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,902
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16196 Forest 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 91% of homes in Macomb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Macomb County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Macomb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Macomb County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Macomb County

What homes are worth in Eastpointe 48021

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

This home
$78K$226K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Eastpointe 48021.

How it measures up in Eastpointe 48021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eastpointe 48021.

Estimated value$122,443
CheaperTypical $132,394Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,209 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,126 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 16196 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastpointe 48021Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,44338% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10131% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,209 ft²64% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac21% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194120% of homes6% of homes

About 16196 Forest Ave

How much is 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI is $122,443 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $106,767 to $138,119. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sell?

16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sold on May 14, 2013 for $32,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,209 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI built?

16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI is assigned to East Detroit High School (high), rated D-; Forest Park Elementary School (elementary); Kelly Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in East Detroit Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI compare to other homes in Eastpointe 48021?

Among the 12,686 homes in Eastpointe 48021, it is worth more than 38% of them ($122,443 against a typical $132,394), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($101 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,209 ft² against a typical 1,126 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1941 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 9% 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 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16196 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI was $9,778. The county assessed it at $79,800.

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