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$214,093$210 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $110,000 on Oct 12, 2017

502 FOREST ST

IONIA, MI 48846
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,020 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$214K
$203K low$226K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Oct 12, 2017
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.$210,008
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$168,006
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.2%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$4,085
MICHIGAN HOME OWNER · recorded Nov 9, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,007 (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.$84,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyIONIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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
Emerson SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Ionia Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Ionia High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Ionia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48846These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.189 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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.Owner occupied
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

502 Forest St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Ionia 48846
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Ionia County

What homes are worth in Ionia 48846

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

This home
$69K$455K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Ionia 48846.

How it measures up in Ionia 48846

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ionia 48846.

Estimated value$214,093
CheaperTypical $207,750Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 502 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIonia 48846Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,09354% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21087% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²18% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac44% of homes36% of homes

About 502 Forest St

How much is 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI is $214,093 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $202,670 to $225,516. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI last sell?

502 Forest St, Ionia, MI last sold on Oct 12, 2017 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI?

502 Forest St, Ionia, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

What schools serve 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI?

502 Forest St, Ionia, MI is assigned to Emerson School (elementary), rated B-; Ionia Middle School (middle), rated C+; Ionia High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Ionia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI compare to other homes in Ionia 48846?

Among the 5,213 homes in Ionia 48846, it is worth more than 54% of them ($214,093 against a typical $207,750), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($210 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.63 ac). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 38% 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 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Forest St, Ionia, MI was $2,007. The county assessed it at $84,300.

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