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$310,432$257 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $87,000 on Apr 1, 1995

638 FOREST ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,208 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.
3,833 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$310K
$296K low$325K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Apr 1, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,407 (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.$165,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,400

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.Cape Cod
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
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.Porch · 24 ft²

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

H
East Lansing High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Glencairn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
MacDonald Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: East Lansing School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48823These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,658
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.51%

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How this home compares

638 Forest 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 more than 74% of homes in Ingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ingham County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Ingham County
  • Older than 94% of homes in East Lansing 48823

What homes are worth in East Lansing 48823

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

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$133K$827K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in East Lansing 48823.

How it measures up in East Lansing 48823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Lansing 48823.

Estimated value$310,432
CheaperTypical $333,930Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,678 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3,833 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 638 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,43242% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25786% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,208 ft²19% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,833 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19266% of homes19% of homes

About 638 Forest St

How much is 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI is $310,432 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $295,581 to $325,283. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Apr 1, 1995 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI?

638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,208 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI built?

638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI?

638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI is assigned to East Lansing High School (high), rated A+; Glencairn Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in East Lansing School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,596 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is worth more than 42% of them ($310,432 against a typical $333,930), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($257 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,208 ft² against a typical 1,678 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,833 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1926 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 74% 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 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Forest St, East Lansing, MI was $6,407. The county assessed it at $165,200.

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