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$388,062$285 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

488 FOREST DR

BOYNE FALLS, MI 49713
1
Baths
1,364 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$388K
$325K low$451K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$388,062
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$310,450

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,257 (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.$327,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$278,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$654,600

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.37
63
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.
44
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.113 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 (General/Single)
CountyCHARLEVOIX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Vanderbilt Area SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Vanderbilt Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49713These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.2,786
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,743
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,985
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.49%

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.No

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

488 Forest Dr 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 78% of homes in Boyne Falls 49713
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Boyne Falls 49713
  • Older than 73% of homes in Charlevoix County

What homes are worth in Boyne Falls 49713

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

This home
$62K$595K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Boyne Falls 49713.

How it measures up in Boyne Falls 49713

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boyne Falls 49713.

Estimated value$388,062
CheaperTypical $305,340Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $245Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,364 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 488 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoyne Falls 49713Charlevoix County
Estimated valuepricier than$388,06278% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28570% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,364 ft²54% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac42% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than196229% of homes27% of homes

About 488 Forest Dr

How much is 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI is $388,062 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $324,907 to $451,217. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI last sell?

488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI?

488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI has 1 bathrooms and 1,364 square feet of living space.

When was 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI built?

488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI?

488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI is assigned to Vanderbilt Area School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Vanderbilt Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI compare to other homes in Boyne Falls 49713?

Among the 1,879 homes in Boyne Falls 49713, it is worth more than 78% of them ($388,062 against a typical $305,340), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($285 against a typical $245), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,364 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Charlevoix County, it is worth more than 59% 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 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Forest Dr, Boyne Falls, MI was $3,257. The county assessed it at $327,300.

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