42 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
OFF MARKET

42 Forest St
River Rouge, MI 48218

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,242 sqft
Studio
1 Bath
1,242 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
47 E Auburn St, Ecorse, MI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$35,000
12/19/25
3
1
950
60 Forest St, River Rouge, MI
0.05
Single-Family Home
$45,625
05/08/26
3
1
1,005
47 E Rockwood St, Ecorse, MI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$25,000
09/04/25
1
1
600
54 Forest St, River Rouge, MI
0.03
Single-Family Home
$99,450
12/04/25
1
1,232
19 Forest St, River Rouge, MI
0.07
Single-Family Home
$45,625
05/08/26
2
1
1,380
27 E Glenwood St, Ecorse, MI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$54,000
12/09/25
2
1
1,000
48 Florence St, River Rouge, MI
0.25
Single-Family Home
$33,000
07/02/26
2
1
716
50 E Rockwood St, Ecorse, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$50,000
04/03/26
2
1
825
78 E Auburn St, Ecorse, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$54,000
08/25/25
1
1
660
40 E Glenwood St, Ecorse, MI
0.23
Single-Family Home
$47,000
11/03/25
1
768

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
33 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.04
$70,000
3
1
1,456
For Sale
60 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.05
$45,625
3
1
1,005
Recently Sold
25 Orchard St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.04
$75,000
4
1
725
For Sale
49 Orchard St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.05
$69,900
2
1
880
For Sale
50 Hill St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.06
$160,700
6
2
2,200
Off Market
19 Orchard St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.05
$40,000
-
-
-
For Sale
40 Hill Dr, Detroit, MI 48235
0.07
-
4
2
1,512
Off Market
18 Cora St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.07
$65,700
3
1
1,719
Off Market
19 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.07
$45,625
2
1
1,380
Recently Sold
15 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.08
$179,900
3
2
1,556
For Sale
58 S Orchard St E, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.09
$84,600
2
1
1,584
Off Market
68 Hill St, River Rouge, MI 48218
0.10
-
2
1
378
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1921
Living Area
1,242 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 42 Forest St, River Rouge, MI. 42 Forest St is in River Rouge, MI and in ZIP code 48218. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 1,242 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3441 sqft and was built in 1921.
42 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 1,242 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $23,237 on Apr 19, 2001. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,353/month.

Home Details for 42 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3441 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 19, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$23,237

Market trends in River Rouge

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about River Rouge

At least 33 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Rickswagger211
    "It’s decent ... police and fire department are really good , the school systems are amazing , the younger generations has raised the crime rate drastically "
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  • Christina R.
    "My neighborhood has great commuter transportation ,restaurants nice schools,parks waterfront and fishing as well as boating,bicycling and convenience stores,and service stations police and fire department very close and is pretty clean!"
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  • Khbeautifulu
    "community is mostly family who grew up here. community is very supportive of the youth at the schools. "
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  • Van S.
    "There are lots of shootings and robberies. Dangerous area. Drug ridden city. Not a good place for a child to be safe. "
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  • Rbarton499.rb.rb
    "what a police department have an updated internet system and we had a neighbor security thing on our phones we can see what is going on at every neighbor's house run a neighborhood that's really cool"
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  • Alton N.
    "You don't seem to have to worry very much about your children being safe, because there is a big focus on child safety."
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  • Ladyltatts
    "This area is very family and community oriented. Everyone gets along pretty well and watches out for one another"
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  • Ladyltatts
    "I've lived here now for a year and a half. It's bet cost efficient. I like it, it's quiet most people here are very friendly."
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  • Lsr270122
    "neighbors, dirt, pollution, run down houses, parks, iv been here for 30 yrs and nothing has changed no matter how well we keep our block up the rest of the neighborhood is falling apart to many ppl don't care"
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  • Teakgrandis
    "The factories around give a unique lanscape not so cosy. Is a small city with 2 main roads. We still have many empty lots. "
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  • Anthony
    "Police presence, street cleaning, garbage pick up. Community events, never had my car broken into. "
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  • Maria S.
    "A lower working class neighborhood with many vacant homes. Very diligent police and city hall, a good choice for challenging financial situations."
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  • Maria S.
    "A lower working class neighborhood with many vacant homes, questionable quality schools, but very diligent police and city hall, doing the best things for their citizens reliably. A good choice for difficult financial situations."
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Frequently asked questions about 42 Forest St

  • What is the price history for 42 Forest St?
    42 Forest St in River Rouge, MI last sold for $23,237 in April 2001.
  • Is River Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Rouge is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Rouge?
    Residents describe River Rouge, MI as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in River Rouge, MI.
  • What are the closest schools to 42 Forest St?
    The closest schools to 42 Forest St in River Rouge, MI are Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 2/10), Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy (Middle, rated 3/10), River Rouge High School (rated 4/10).
  • How big is the lot at 42 Forest St?
    The lot at 42 Forest St in River Rouge, MI is about 0.08 acres (3,441 sq ft).
  • Does 42 Forest St have a garage?
    Yes, 42 Forest St in River Rouge, MI has a garage.

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