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$37,289$37 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8039 FORESTLAWN ST

DETROIT, MI 48234
1
Baths
1,006 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$37K
$31K low$44K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$601 (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.$6,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,000

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 237 ft²

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

E
A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended LearningC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Osborn High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48234These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
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.30,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,344
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

8039 Forestlawn 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 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Airport
  • Among the smallest lots in Detroit 48234
  • Among the oldest homes in Detroit 48234

What homes are worth in Detroit 48234

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

This home
$28K$123K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Detroit 48234.

How it measures up in Detroit 48234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48234.

Estimated value$37,289
CheaperTypical $65,091Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,022 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 8039 Forestlawn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAirportDetroit 48234Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,28963% of homes6% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3778% of homes7% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,006 ft²21% of homes47% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homesalmost no homes8% of homes

About 8039 Forestlawn St

How much is 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI is $37,289 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $30,983 to $43,595. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,006 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI built?

8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI is assigned to A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning (elementary), rated C; Osborn High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48234?

Among the 12,740 homes in Detroit 48234, it is worth more than 6% of them ($37,289 against a typical $65,091), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($37 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,006 ft² against a typical 1,022 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1920 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 2% 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 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8039 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI was $601. The county assessed it at $6,000.

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