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Last sold for $875,000 on May 9, 2022

855 FOREST AVE

BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
0
Baths
3,684 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$875,000 · May 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,756 (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.$714,660 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$680,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,429,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.5 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

855 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Oakland County
  • Newer than 69% 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.

Living area3,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,063 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 855 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 48009Oakland County
Living areabigger than3,684 ft²87% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac40% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than197569% of homes56% of homes

About 855 Forest Ave

When did 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI last sell?

855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI last sold on May 9, 2022 for $875,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI has 3,684 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI built?

855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

855 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 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI compare to other homes in Birmingham 48009?

Among the 9,129 homes in Birmingham 48009, it is bigger than 87% of them (3,684 ft² against a typical 2,063 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1975 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 855 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI was $24,756. The county assessed it at $714,660.

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