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$512,512
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 83How 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 $495,000 on Aug 30, 2024

5542 CASS RIVER RD

FORESTVILLE, MI 48434
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$513K
$425K low$600K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Aug 30, 2024
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.$512,512
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$410,010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$80 (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.$269,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$538,400

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.83 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.minimal

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
CountySANILAC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
Harbor Beach Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 12.5 mi
M
Harbor Beach Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.5 mi
H
Harbor Beach High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.5 mi

District: Harbor Beach Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48434These 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.31
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,339
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

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

5542 Cass River Rd 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 98% of homes in Forestville 48434
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Forestville 48434

What homes are worth in Forestville 48434

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

This home
$52K$573K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Forestville 48434.

How it measures up in Forestville 48434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forestville 48434.

Estimated value$512,512
CheaperTypical $132,460Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

How 5542 Cass River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestville 48434Sanilac County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,51298% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac2% of homes4% of homes

About 5542 Cass River Rd

How much is 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI is $512,512 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $424,980 to $600,044. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI last sell?

5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI last sold on Aug 30, 2024 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI?

5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI is assigned to Harbor Beach Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Harbor Beach Middle School (middle), rated B; Harbor Beach High School (high), rated C. All sit in Harbor Beach Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI compare to other homes in Forestville 48434?

Among the 217 homes in Forestville 48434, it is worth more than 98% of them ($512,512 against a typical $132,460) and its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.59 ac). Measured against all of Sanilac County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Cass River Rd, Forestville, MI was $80. The county assessed it at $269,200.

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