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$482,164$230 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

520 FOREST AVE

ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,093 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$482K
$437K low$527K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,689 (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.$205,640 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$411,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 58 ft²Patio · 204 ft²Porch · 198 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Royal Oak Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Keller Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Royal Oak High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Royal Oak City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48067These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.24,492
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,772
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

520 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Royal Oak 48067
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Royal Oak 48067
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Royal Oak 48067
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Royal Oak 48067
  • Older than 98% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Royal Oak 48067

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

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$192K$878K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Royal Oak 48067.

How it measures up in Royal Oak 48067

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Royal Oak 48067.

Estimated value$482,164
CheaperTypical $346,416Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,093 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 520 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoyal Oak 48067Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,16482% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23013% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,093 ft²88% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac85% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19143% of homes2% of homes

About 520 Forest Ave

How much is 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI is $482,164 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $437,112 to $527,216. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI last sell?

520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI?

520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,093 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI built?

520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI?

520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI is assigned to Royal Oak Middle School (middle), rated B+; Keller Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Royal Oak High School (high), rated A. All sit in Royal Oak City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI compare to other homes in Royal Oak 48067?

Among the 10,992 homes in Royal Oak 48067, it is worth more than 82% of them ($482,164 against a typical $346,416), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($230 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,093 ft² against a typical 1,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1914 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than 68% 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 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Forest Ave, Royal Oak, MI was $3,689. The county assessed it at $205,640.

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