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$126,283$97 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2525 W FOREST AVE

DETROIT, MI 48208
1 / 1
Baths
1,296 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$126K
$106K low$146K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$60,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 93 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Burton International AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48208These 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.42%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,111
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

2525 W 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 65% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Core City
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Detroit 48208
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48208

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

This home
$33K$512K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Detroit 48208.

How it measures up in Detroit 48208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48208.

Estimated value$126,283
CheaperTypical $129,247Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,595 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 2525 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCore CityDetroit 48208Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$126,28343% of homes48% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9763% of homes55% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²28% of homes28% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac82% of homes84% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than200594% of homes93% of homes97% of homes

About 2525 W Forest Ave

How much is 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI is $126,283 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $106,438 to $146,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI last sell?

2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI built?

2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI is assigned to Burton International Academy (elementary), rated D-; Northwestern High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2525 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48208?

Among the 2,241 homes in Detroit 48208, it is worth more than 48% of them ($126,283 against a typical $129,247), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($97 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,595 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2005 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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