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$1,047,630$399 / 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 93How 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 $617,500 on Apr 17, 2015

850 FOREST AVE

BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
1
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,625 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$1M
$970K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$617,500 · Apr 17, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,889 (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.$442,680 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$408,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$885,360

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.Colonial
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
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.Deck · 237 ft²Patio · 283 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Derby Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Harlan Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Ernest W. Seaholm High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Birmingham Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48009These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,935
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$221,022
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.53%

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How this home compares

850 Forest Ave 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 96% of homes in Oakland County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Oakland County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Oakland County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Birmingham 48009

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

This home
$190K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Birmingham 48009.

How it measures up in Birmingham 48009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 48009.

Estimated value$1,047,630
CheaperTypical $799,836Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $396Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area2,625 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,068 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 850 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 48009Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,047,63066% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39952% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,625 ft²66% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac39% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than200383% of homes90% of homes

About 850 Forest Ave

How much is 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI is $1,047,630 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $969,880 to $1,125,380. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI last sell?

850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI last sold on Apr 17, 2015 for $617,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI has 1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,625 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI built?

850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI is assigned to Derby Middle School (middle), rated A; Harlan Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ernest W. Seaholm High School (high), rated A. All sit in Birmingham Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI compare to other homes in Birmingham 48009?

Among the 9,129 homes in Birmingham 48009, it is worth more than 66% of them ($1,047,630 against a typical $799,836), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($399 against a typical $396), it is bigger than 66% of them (2,625 ft² against a typical 2,068 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2003 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than 96% 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 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 850 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI was $12,889. The county assessed it at $442,680.

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