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$157,455$51 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Mar 20, 2000

11159 BLACK RIVER RD

BESSEMER, MI 49911
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,060 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
29.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$157K
$146K low$169K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Mar 20, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$157,455
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$125,964

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,707 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$141,254 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$141,254
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,715
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$282,508

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGogebic
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Ad Johnston Jr/Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Washington SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.8 mi

District: Bessemer Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49911These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

11159 Black River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Bessemer 49911
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Bessemer 49911
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Bessemer 49911
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Bessemer 49911
  • Older than 94% of homes in Gogebic County

What homes are worth in Bessemer 49911

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$27K$365K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Bessemer 49911.

How it measures up in Bessemer 49911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bessemer 49911.

Estimated value$157,455
CheaperTypical $97,275Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,183 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size29.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 11159 Black River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBessemer 49911Gogebic County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,45576% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$515% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,060 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29.25 ac93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than189510% of homes6% of homes

About 11159 Black River Rd

How much is 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI is $157,455 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $146,224 to $168,686. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI last sell?

11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI last sold on Mar 20, 2000 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI?

11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,060 square feet of living space and a 29.25-acre lot.

When was 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI built?

11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI was built in 1895, making it 131 years old.

What schools serve 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI?

11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI is assigned to Ad Johnston Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Washington School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Bessemer Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI compare to other homes in Bessemer 49911?

Among the 1,993 homes in Bessemer 49911, it is worth more than 76% of them ($157,455 against a typical $97,275), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($51 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,060 ft² against a typical 1,183 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (29.25 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1895 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Gogebic County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 11159 Black River Rd, Bessemer, MI was $2,707. The county assessed it at $141,254.

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