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$435,000$248 / 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 96How 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 $345,000 on Jan 10, 2023

1281 RIVER RD

BEULAH, MI 49617
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,752 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$435K
$420K low$450K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jan 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,187 (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.$215,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,000

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.93 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
CountyBENZIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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(3)

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
Benzie Central Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi
H
Benzie Central Sr High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Benzie County Central School

Neighborhood · ZIP 49617These 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.133
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 100.13

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.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,829
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,163
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,670
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

1281 River 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Benzie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Beulah 49617

What homes are worth in Beulah 49617

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

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$129K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Beulah 49617.

How it measures up in Beulah 49617

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Beulah 49617.

Estimated value$435,000
CheaperTypical $482,218Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $274Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,396 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.51 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 1281 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeulah 49617Benzie County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,00044% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24841% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,752 ft²72% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac23% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than198546% of homes46% of homes

About 1281 River Rd

How much is 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI is $435,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $419,747 to $450,253. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI last sell?

1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI last sold on Jan 10, 2023 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI?

1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,752 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI built?

1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI?

1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI is assigned to Benzie Central Middle School (middle), rated C+; Benzie Central Sr High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Benzie County Central School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI compare to other homes in Beulah 49617?

Among the 2,543 homes in Beulah 49617, it is worth more than 44% of them ($435,000 against a typical $482,218), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($248 against a typical $274), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,752 ft² against a typical 1,396 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 1.51 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1985 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Benzie County, it is worth more than 53% 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 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI was $6,187. The county assessed it at $215,500.

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