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8171 FORESTLAWN ST

DETROIT, MI 48234
1.5
Baths
1,076 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

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.5 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 80 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 LearningF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Osborn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

8171 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Airport
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Airport
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Airport

How it measures up in Detroit 48234

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

Living area1,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 8171 Forestlawn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAirportDetroit 48234Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,076 ft²29% of homes61% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac94% of homes88% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194286% of homes39% of homes33% of homes

About 8171 Forestlawn St

When did 8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,076 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI built?

8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI?

8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI is assigned to A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning (elementary), rated F; Osborn High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8171 Forestlawn St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48234?

Among the 12,575 homes in Detroit 48234, it is bigger than 61% of them (1,076 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1942 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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