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$309,562$225 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $135,000 on Jun 6, 1997

8438 FORREST DR

CANTON, MI 48187
1.5
Baths
1,378 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$310K
$298K low$321K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Jun 6, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,276 (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.$150,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,400

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.Custom Design
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 364 ft²

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

E
Hulsing Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
M
East Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Canton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48187These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,144
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,888 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,752
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,004
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

8438 Forrest Dr 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 81% of homes in Canton 48187
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Canton 48187
  • Among the smallest lots in Canton 48187
  • Older than 95% of homes in Canton 48187

What homes are worth in Canton 48187

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

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$180K$785K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Canton 48187.

How it measures up in Canton 48187

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canton 48187.

Estimated value$309,562
CheaperTypical $390,259Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,953 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 8438 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanton 48187Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,56219% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22579% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,378 ft²16% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than19675% of homes78% of homes

About 8438 Forrest Dr

How much is 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI is $309,562 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $298,173 to $320,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI last sell?

8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI last sold on Jun 6, 1997 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI?

8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,378 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI built?

8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI?

8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI is assigned to Hulsing Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; East Middle School (middle), rated A+; Canton High School (high), rated A. All sit in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI compare to other homes in Canton 48187?

Among the 15,204 homes in Canton 48187, it is worth more than 19% of them ($309,562 against a typical $390,259), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($225 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,378 ft² against a typical 1,953 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1967 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 81% 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 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8438 Forrest Dr, Canton, MI was $3,276. The county assessed it at $150,700.

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