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$178,945
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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5408 FOREST AVE

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
0
Baths
2,692 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$179K
$134K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,172 (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.$209,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$418,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.97 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

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

H
Watervliet High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Watervliet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 mi

District: Watervliet School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49098These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.177 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,261
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

5408 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 less than 74% of homes in Berrien County
  • Among the smallest lots in Watervliet 49098

What homes are worth in Watervliet 49098

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

This home
$51K$1M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Watervliet 49098.

How it measures up in Watervliet 49098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watervliet 49098.

Estimated value$178,945
CheaperTypical $197,508Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size2,692 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 5408 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,94544% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,692 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes

About 5408 Forest Ave

How much is 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI is $178,945 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $134,304 to $223,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI last sell?

5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI last sold on Aug 25, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI?

5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI is assigned to Watervliet High School (high), rated C; Watervliet Middle School (middle), rated B-; South Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Watervliet School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,816 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 44% of them ($178,945 against a typical $197,508) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,692 ft² against a typical 0.45 ac). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 26% 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 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5408 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI was $3,172. The county assessed it at $209,000.

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