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$259,799$163 / 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 89How 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

12478 R AVE E

SCOTTS, MI 49088
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,598 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$260K
$230K low$289K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,949 (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.$118,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,800

Climate Risk

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
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
Climax - Scotts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Climax-Scotts Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49088These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.3,394
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,763
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

12478 R Ave E 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 less than 71% of homes in Scotts 49088
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Scotts 49088
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Scotts 49088

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

This home
$116K$669K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Scotts 49088.

How it measures up in Scotts 49088

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotts 49088.

Estimated value$259,799
CheaperTypical $315,592Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,598 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,538 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 12478 R Ave E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotts 49088Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,79929% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16326% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,598 ft²55% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac77% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than18855% of homes2% of homes

About 12478 R Ave E

How much is 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI is $259,799 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $230,232 to $289,366. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI last sell?

12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI last sold on May 13, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI?

12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,598 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI built?

12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI?

12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI is assigned to Climax - Scotts Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Climax-Scotts Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI compare to other homes in Scotts 49088?

Among the 1,545 homes in Scotts 49088, it is worth more than 29% of them ($259,799 against a typical $315,592), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($163 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,598 ft² against a typical 1,538 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (4 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1885 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 48% 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 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12478 R Ave E, Scotts, MI was $2,949. The county assessed it at $118,400.

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