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$99,685
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 85How 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
Last sold for $20,500 on Jan 31, 2012

138 S RUGGLES ST

BRONSON, MI 49028
0
Baths
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$100K
$85K low$115K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,500 · Jan 31, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$79,685
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$63,748
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.18%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$20,000
CONSUMERS CU · recorded Dec 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,641 (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.$96,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBRANCH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.

E
Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.6 mi
M
Bronson Jr/Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Bronson Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49028These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.6,512
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,735
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

138 S Ruggles 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 83% of homes in Branch County

What homes are worth in Bronson 49028

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

This home
$40K$468K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Bronson 49028.

How it measures up in Bronson 49028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bronson 49028.

Estimated value$99,685
CheaperTypical $166,119Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

How 138 S Ruggles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBronson 49028Branch County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,68520% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac38% of homes41% of homes

About 138 S Ruggles St

How much is 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI is $99,685 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $84,620 to $114,750. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI last sell?

138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI last sold on Jan 31, 2012 for $20,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI?

138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI is assigned to Anderson Elementary School (elementary); Bronson Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Bronson Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI compare to other homes in Bronson 49028?

Among the 2,547 homes in Bronson 49028, it is worth more than 20% of them ($99,685 against a typical $166,119) and its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.54 ac). Measured against all of Branch County, it is worth more than 17% 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 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 S Ruggles St, Bronson, MI was $1,641. The county assessed it at $96,800.

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