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$189,045$195 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $105,000 on May 1, 2024

524 FORREST ST

WAYLAND, MI 49348
3
Beds
1
Baths
967 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$189K
$169K low$209K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · May 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,380 (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.$82,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,400

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.Custom Design
CountyALLEGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Bessie B Baker School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.7 mi
H
Wayland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Wayland Union Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Wayland Union Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49348These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.14,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.212 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,922
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

524 Forrest 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Wayland 49348
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Wayland 49348
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Wayland 49348
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Allegan County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayland 49348

What homes are worth in Wayland 49348

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

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$174K$951K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Wayland 49348.

How it measures up in Wayland 49348

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wayland 49348.

Estimated value$189,045
CheaperTypical $360,466Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area967 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 524 Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWayland 49348Allegan County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,0453% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19521% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than967 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac46% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than18803% of homes3% of homes

About 524 Forrest St

How much is 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI is $189,045 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $169,166 to $208,924. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI last sell?

524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI last sold on May 1, 2024 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 967 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI built?

524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI is assigned to Bessie B Baker School (elementary); Wayland High School (high), rated B-; Wayland Union Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Wayland Union Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI compare to other homes in Wayland 49348?

Among the 4,542 homes in Wayland 49348, it is worth more than 3% of them ($189,045 against a typical $360,466), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($195 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 9% of them (967 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1880 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Allegan County, it is worth more than 11% 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 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Forrest St, Wayland, MI was $3,380. The county assessed it at $82,700.

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