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491 W FOREST AVE

DETROIT, MI 48201
4.5
Baths
4,983 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,446 (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.$384,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$359,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$769,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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
Burton International AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48201These 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.184
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 100.29

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.37%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,875
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,863
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,652
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

491 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Among the oldest homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48201.

Living area4,983 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 491 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidtownDetroit 48201Wayne County
Living areabigger than4,983 ft²93% of homes95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²6% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190829% of homes17% of homesalmost no homes

About 491 W Forest Ave

When did 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI last sell?

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

How big is 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI has 4.5 bathrooms, 4,983 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI built?

491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

491 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 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48201?

Among the 1,748 homes in Detroit 48201, it is bigger than 95% of them (4,983 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1908 against a typical 2001). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI was $2,446. The county assessed it at $384,600.

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