Residential - Vacant LandResidential
398 FOREST HILL AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
0
Baths
1.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$132 (2019)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,000 (2023)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,000
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyKent
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.73
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(1)
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.
EHM
Collins Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
Northern High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
Northern Hills Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi
District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 49546These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.32,338
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,754 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,405
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,381
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%
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.Yes
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
398 Forest Hill Ave Se 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Grand Rapids 49546
How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49546
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49546.
Lot size1.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger
Bigger than 88% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Grand Rapids 49546 | Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.73 ac | 88% of homes | 83% of homes |
About 398 Forest Hill Ave Se
When did 398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?
398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Apr 17, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?
398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Collins Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Northern High School (high), rated A+; Northern Hills Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Forest Hills Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?
The 2019 property tax bill for 398 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI was $132. The county assessed it at $17,000.
Closest homes
- 412 Forest Hill Ave Se$402K131 ft · 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,635 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 383 Forest Hill Ave Se$362K177 ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,440 ft² · Sold $165K · Sep 2012
- 386 Forest Hill Ave Se$393K184 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 ft² · Sold $162K · Mar 1996
- 4575 Braeburn Dr Se$550K204 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 ft² · Sold $145K · Jun 1996
- 4637 Braeburn Dr Se$537K222 ft · 2.5 ba · 2,376 ft² · Sold $205K · Nov 2004
- 4610 Catalpa Dr Se$751K254 ft · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,490 ft² · Sold $580K · Sep 2021
- 440 Forest Hill Ave Se$373K317 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,518 ft² · Sold $145K · Oct 2015
- 363 Forest Hill Ave Se$672K312 ft · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,094 ft² · Sold $174K · Apr 2018
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