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542 FORREST ST

WAYLAND, MI 49348
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,500 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$2,440 (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.$127,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,400

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
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.0.67
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
Bessie B Baker School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.8 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

542 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.

  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 542 Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWayland 49348Allegan County
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²51% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac55% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homesalmost no homes

About 542 Forrest St

When did 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI last sell?

542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI built?

542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

542 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 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI compare to other homes in Wayland 49348?

Among the 4,542 homes in Wayland 49348, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Forrest St, Wayland, MI was $2,440. The county assessed it at $127,700.

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