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Forestville

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$69K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$132K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.217
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$132K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.90%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.31%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.0 yrs

CommunityThese 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.58%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.101
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.127 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Forestville compares

By median home value, Forestville is the 10th most expensive of 13 cities in Sanilac County, and its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Sanilac County.

Home values in Forestville

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$52K$573K
cities in Sanilac County ranked by median home value
#Sanilac CountyMedian valueHomes
1Port Sanilac$220K899
2Lexington$219K3,891
3Applegate$173K673
4Deckerville$156K1,320
5Melvin$155K474
6Carsonville$154K1,243
7Brown City$152K1,669
8Croswell$145K2,343
9Sandusky$141K1,798
10Forestville$132K217
11Peck$128K562
12Marlette$123K1,761
13Minden City$113K316

About the Forestville market

What is the median home price in Forestville, MI?

The median sale price in Forestville, MI is $69,000 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Forestville, MI each year?

5 homes sold in Forestville, MI over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Forestville, MI?

Forestville, MI contains 217 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $132K.

How does Forestville, MI compare to the rest of Sanilac County?

By median home value, Forestville, MI is the 10th most expensive of 13 cities in Sanilac County. Its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Sanilac County. Sandusky ranks just above it and Peck just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forestville, MI?

31% of homes in Forestville, MI are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Forestville, MI hold?

90% of mortgaged homes in Forestville, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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