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$122,340
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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $33,000 on Apr 1, 1995

12494 RUSSELL ST

BEAR LAKE, MI 49614
0
Baths
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$122K
$69K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$33,000 · Apr 1, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$633 (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.$33,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,600

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyMANISTEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Bear Lake High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Bear Lake Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi

District: Bear Lake School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49614These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.63%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.3,125
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,140
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,279
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.50%

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How this home compares

12494 Russell 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Bear Lake 49614
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Bear Lake 49614

What homes are worth in Bear Lake 49614

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

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$70K$914K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Bear Lake 49614.

How it measures up in Bear Lake 49614

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bear Lake 49614.

Estimated value$122,340
CheaperTypical $241,317Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

How 12494 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBear Lake 49614Manistee County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,34013% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac30% of homes41% of homes

About 12494 Russell St

How much is 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI is $122,340 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $68,539 to $176,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI last sell?

12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI last sold on Apr 1, 1995 for $33,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI?

12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI is assigned to Bear Lake High School (middle), rated B; Bear Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Bear Lake School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI compare to other homes in Bear Lake 49614?

Among the 1,992 homes in Bear Lake 49614, it is worth more than 13% of them ($122,340 against a typical $241,317) and its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 1.99 ac). Measured against all of Manistee County, it is worth more than 15% 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 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12494 Russell St, Bear Lake, MI was $633. The county assessed it at $33,300.

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