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$171,822$88 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Feb 6, 2002

17221 FOREST AVE

EASTPOINTE, MI 48021
1
Baths
1,951 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$172K
$158K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Feb 6, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,531 (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.$125,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,000

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.Ranch
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Kelly Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
East Detroit High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Crescentwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.8 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%

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How this home compares

17221 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 more than 82% of homes in Eastpointe 48021
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Macomb County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Eastpointe 48021
  • Among the largest lots in Eastpointe 48021
  • Older than 93% 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.

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$75K$222K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$171,822
CheaperTypical $131,212Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,951 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,121 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 17221 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastpointe 48021Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,82282% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8814% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,951 ft²98% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 acalmost all homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than194222% of homes7% of homes

About 17221 Forest Ave

How much is 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI is $171,822 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $157,672 to $185,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sell?

17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sold on Feb 6, 2002 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,951 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI built?

17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI is assigned to Kelly Middle School (middle), rated F; East Detroit High School (high), rated D-; Crescentwood Elementary School (elementary). All sit in East Detroit Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI compare to other homes in Eastpointe 48021?

Among the 12,686 homes in Eastpointe 48021, it is worth more than 82% of them ($171,822 against a typical $131,212), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($88 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 98% of them (1,951 ft² against a typical 1,121 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1942 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 22% 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 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17221 Forest Ave, Eastpointe, MI was $2,531. The county assessed it at $125,500.

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