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$300,728$198 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

12085 COOK RD

GAINES, MI 48436
1
Baths
1,518 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.
9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$301K
$285K low$316K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$400 (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.$134,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.28
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
60
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
6
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGENESEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Gaines Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Swartz Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Swartz Creek High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Swartz Creek Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48436These 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.27
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.122 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,461
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.50%

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How this home compares

12085 Cook 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 80% of homes in Genesee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Genesee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Genesee County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Gaines 48436

What homes are worth in Gaines 48436

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

This home
$126K$599K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Gaines 48436.

How it measures up in Gaines 48436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaines 48436.

Estimated value$300,728
CheaperTypical $287,201Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,518 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.01 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 12085 Cook Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaines 48436Genesee County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,72855% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19856% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,518 ft²49% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9 ac78% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than196525% of homes53% of homes

About 12085 Cook Rd

How much is 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI is $300,728 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $285,033 to $316,423. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI last sell?

12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI last sold on Feb 5, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI?

12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,518 square feet of living space and a 9.00-acre lot.

When was 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI built?

12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI?

12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI is assigned to Gaines Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Swartz Creek Middle School (middle), rated C-; Swartz Creek High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Swartz Creek Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI compare to other homes in Gaines 48436?

Among the 1,469 homes in Gaines 48436, it is worth more than 55% of them ($300,728 against a typical $287,201), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($198 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,518 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (9 ac against a typical 2.01 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1965 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Genesee County, it is worth more than 80% 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 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12085 Cook Rd, Gaines, MI was $400. The county assessed it at $134,900.

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