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$433,122$155 / 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 95How 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 $329,900 on Nov 6, 2003

1196 THORN RIDGE DR

HOWELL, MI 48843
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,792 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.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$433K
$413K low$454K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$329,900 · Nov 6, 2003
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.81%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$275,850
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT · recorded Nov 15, 2011
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$184,200
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,720 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$562,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLIVINGSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 601 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Hartland Middle School at Ore CreekA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Hartland High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Creekside Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.0 mi

District: Hartland Consolidated Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48843These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.523 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,199
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

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

1196 Thorn Ridge Dr 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 80% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Livingston County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Livingston County

What homes are worth in Howell 48843

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

This home
$127K$761K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Howell 48843.

How it measures up in Howell 48843

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howell 48843.

Estimated value$433,122
CheaperTypical $330,869Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowell 48843Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$433,12280% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15520% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,792 ft²91% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac60% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200274% of homes81% of homes

About 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr

How much is 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI is $433,122 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $412,566 to $453,678. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI last sell?

1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI last sold on Nov 6, 2003 for $329,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI?

1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,792 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI built?

1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI?

1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI is assigned to Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek (middle), rated A-; Hartland High School (high), rated B; Creekside Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Hartland Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI compare to other homes in Howell 48843?

Among the 16,871 homes in Howell 48843, it is worth more than 80% of them ($433,122 against a typical $330,869), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($155 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,792 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2002 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 72% 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 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1196 Thorn Ridge Dr, Howell, MI was $4,720. The county assessed it at $281,300.

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