Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds896 sqft
42 Forest Street, River Rouge, MI 48218
Single FamilyProperty Type
1921Year Built
$16/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Thomas Rhoton 000.000.0000 fre@futurerealestate.net Brokerage DRE #6505268954 • FUTURE REAL ESTATE, INC
Listing closed: 04/23/2002 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 22022742

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$59,800

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

82.3%

River Rouge, MI

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$40,000 | 151 Dwight Street, River Rouge, MI 48218
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$33,000 | 48 Florence Street, River Rouge, MI 48218
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Property Information for 42 Forest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,241 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: ROEHRIG & DEBO'S HIGHLAND SUB
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.261983
  • Longitude: -83.135184
  • Cross Street: S of Schaefer/E of Jefferson
  • MLS Area Major: Area05144River Rouge
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 50004170057000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $620.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $621.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,241.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ROEHRIG & DEBOS HIGHLAND LOT 57
School Information
  • High School District: River Rouge
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 30X30X114X114
  • Road Frontage Feet: 30
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 896.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 896.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1921
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10X10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13X12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13X07
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11X10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13X12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 42 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2002

Sold

Realcomp #22022742

$13,995—
Mar 20, 2002

Contract Signed

Realcomp #22022742

—
Mar 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #22022742

$12,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2002

Sold

Realcomp #22022742

$13,995
03/20/2002

Contract Signed

Realcomp #22022742

—
03/15/2002

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #22022742

$12,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,652 ($221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,242 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,242 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt858 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1921ZoningR1 ONECountyWAYNEAPN50 004 17 0057 000

Schools near 42 Forest Street

This home is within River Rouge, School District Of The City Of.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
PublicPK to 5

Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

River Rouge High School
Public9 to 12

River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Forest Street, River Rouge, MI 48218
$13,995
2
896
–
–
–
1
1,275
3,485
$75,000
3
1,188
3,484
$25,000
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1,100
3,850
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