Clare County property record for 701 Forest Ave, Clare, MI 48617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,594 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,717 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-280-085-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-280-085-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,594 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,582 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,134 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 295 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 835 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 701 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLARE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48617-9709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R4W SEC 35 701 FOREST AVE LOT 85 PLAT OF JOHN W FOELL ADD. |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF JOHN W FOELL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
701 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Clare County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23922 CORA AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336-2624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Forest Ave was $6,717.
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 | $226,200 (+14.13%) Land $13,300 Building $212,900 | $452,400 (+14.13%) Land $26,600 Building $425,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,717.00 Homeowner's exemption | $198,200 Land $13,300 Building $184,900 | $396,400 Land $26,600 Building $369,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 701 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Baraga Telephone Company, ISP Management.
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