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Last sold for $50,000 on Dec 28, 2020

1228 RIVER ST

ALPENA, MI 49707
3
Baths
1,498 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Dec 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,882 (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.$53,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,400

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.22
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
56
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyALPENA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Besser Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Alpena High SchoolB+
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Thunder Bay Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Alpena Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49707These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,727
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,768
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,020
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

1228 River St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Alpena County

How it measures up in Alpena 49707

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alpena 49707.

Living area1,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

How 1228 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlpena 49707Alpena County
Living areabigger than1,498 ft²60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac30% of homes22% of homes

About 1228 River St

When did 1228 River St, Alpena, MI last sell?

1228 River St, Alpena, MI last sold on Dec 28, 2020 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1228 River St, Alpena, MI?

1228 River St, Alpena, MI has 3 bathrooms, 1,498 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

What schools serve 1228 River St, Alpena, MI?

1228 River St, Alpena, MI is assigned to Besser Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Alpena High School (high), rated B+; Thunder Bay Junior High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Alpena Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1228 River St, Alpena, MI compare to other homes in Alpena 49707?

Among the 10,936 homes in Alpena 49707, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,498 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.35 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1228 River St, Alpena, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1228 River St, Alpena, MI was $1,882. The county assessed it at $53,700.

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