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$231,982$224 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $95,000 on Aug 23, 2019

279 MADISON AVE

CLAWSON, MI 48017
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,036 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$232K
$222K low$242K 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 · Aug 23, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,522 (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.$110,940 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$221,880

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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 · 96 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.

H
Clawson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Clawson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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

279 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 90% of homes in Clawson 48017
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Clawson 48017
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Oakland County
  • Older than 97% 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.

This home
$165K$460K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$231,982
CheaperTypical $304,363Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,097 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 279 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClawson 48017Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,98210% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22421% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²36% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac12% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than19205% of homes3% of homes

About 279 Madison Ave

How much is 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI is $231,982 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $221,604 to $242,360. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI last sell?

279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI last sold on Aug 23, 2019 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI built?

279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

279 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 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI compare to other homes in Clawson 48017?

Among the 4,701 homes in Clawson 48017, it is worth more than 10% of them ($231,982 against a typical $304,363), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($224 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,097 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1920 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than 20% 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 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Madison Ave, Clawson, MI was $5,522. The county assessed it at $110,940.

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