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$228,906$170 / 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 79How 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

478 FOREST BLVD

LAKE, MI 48632
1
Baths
1,344 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$229K
$180K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,648 (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.$98,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,000

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.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
60
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyCLARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

E
Farwell Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 9.5 mi
H
Farwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 8–12 · 9.6 mi
M
Farwell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 4–7 · 9.6 mi

District: Farwell Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48632These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.58%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,201
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,159
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,281
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

478 Forest Blvd 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 76% of homes in Clare County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Lake 48632
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Clare County

What homes are worth in Lake 48632

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

This home
$47K$588K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Lake 48632.

How it measures up in Lake 48632

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake 48632.

Estimated value$228,906
CheaperTypical $158,743Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 478 Forest Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake 48632Clare County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,90670% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17053% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²73% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac49% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than198049% of homes65% of homes

About 478 Forest Blvd

How much is 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI is $228,906 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $180,222 to $277,590. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI last sell?

478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI?

478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI built?

478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI?

478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI is assigned to Farwell Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Farwell High School (high), rated B; Farwell Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Farwell Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI compare to other homes in Lake 48632?

Among the 5,692 homes in Lake 48632, it is worth more than 70% of them ($228,906 against a typical $158,743), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($170 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1980 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Clare County, it is worth more than 76% 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 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Forest Blvd, Lake, MI was $2,648. The county assessed it at $98,500.

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