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$27,581$35 / 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 87How 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

8050 FORESTLAWN ST

DETROIT, MI 48234
1
Baths
792 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.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$28K
$24K low$31K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$468 (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.$5,500 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,000

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.11 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.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 · 236 ft²

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.

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

8050 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Airport
  • Among the smallest lots in Detroit 48234
  • Older than 98% of 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
$27K$123K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$27,581
CheaperTypical $65,081Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$35
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 8050 Forestlawn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAirportDetroit 48234Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$27,58128% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3575% of homes6% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than792 ft²5% of homes12% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192235% of homes2% of homes9% of homes

About 8050 Forestlawn St

How much is 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI is $27,581 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $23,933 to $31,229. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 792 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI built?

8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8050 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 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48234?

Among the 12,823 homes in Detroit 48234, it is worth more than 2% of them ($27,581 against a typical $65,081), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($35 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 12% of them (792 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1922 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8050 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI was $468. The county assessed it at $5,500.

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