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$424,144$189 / 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 91How 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 $181,000 on Feb 24, 2003

12861 3RD AVE NW

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534
2.5
Baths
2,240 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$424K
$386K low$463K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$181,000 · Feb 24, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,668 (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.$196,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$392,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOTTAWA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(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
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Kenowa Hills High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49534These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.23,667
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.695 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,323
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

12861 3rd Ave Nw 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 68% of homes in Grand Rapids 49534
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Ottawa County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Grand Rapids 49534
  • Older than 68% of homes in Ottawa County

What homes are worth in Grand Rapids 49534

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

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$218K$742K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Grand Rapids 49534.

How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49534

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49534.

Estimated value$424,144
CheaperTypical $366,779Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,487 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 12861 3rd Ave Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrand Rapids 49534Ottawa County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,14468% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18910% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²89% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac49% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197135% of homes32% of homes

About 12861 3rd Ave Nw

How much is 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI is $424,144 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $385,690 to $462,598. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Feb 24, 2003 for $181,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI?

12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI built?

12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI?

12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Kenowa Hills High School (high), rated C+; Kenowa Hills Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49534?

Among the 6,908 homes in Grand Rapids 49534, it is worth more than 68% of them ($424,144 against a typical $366,779), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($189 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,487 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1971 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Ottawa County, it is worth more than 59% 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 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12861 3rd Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI was $2,668. The county assessed it at $196,200.

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