Clare County property record for 509 Forest Ave, Clare, MI 48617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,325 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-300-118-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-300-118-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,132 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 509 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLARE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48617-9704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R4W SEC 35 509 FOREST AVE LOT 118 & E 1/2 OF 117 WALTER & RUSSELL FOELLS ADD ASSESSORS PLAT OF. |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER & RUSSELL FOELLS ADD AS |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
509 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 FOREST AVE, CLARE, MI 48617-9704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Forest Ave was $3,325 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clare County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare County |
| Municipality | Clare City |
| Unified School District | Clare Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,800 (+10.91%) Land $15,900 Building $92,900 | $217,600 (+10.91%) Land $31,800 Building $185,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,100 Land $15,900 Building $82,200 | $196,200 Land $31,800 Building $164,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 509 Forest Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CLARE serves 3,118 people · EPA ID MI0001420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Baraga Telephone Company, ISP Management.
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