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Last sold for $32,000 on Oct 29, 2020

2156 E FOREST AVE

DETROIT, MI 48207
2
Baths
1,500 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$32,000 · Oct 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27 (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.$1,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 234 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.

E
Spain Elementary-Middle SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48207These 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.175
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.21,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,720 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,646
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,730
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

2156 E 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in McDougall / Hunt
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48207

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48207.

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1914Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 2156 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcDougall / HuntDetroit 48207Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²36% of homes45% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac83% of homes74% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than191270% of homes46% of homes3% of homes

About 2156 E Forest Ave

When did 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI last sell?

2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 29, 2020 for $32,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI built?

2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI is assigned to Spain Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C-; Southeastern High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48207?

Among the 3,001 homes in Detroit 48207, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,570 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1912 against a typical 1914). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI was $27. The county assessed it at $1,100.

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