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$593,664$457 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Mar 24, 2015

15481 HOWARD ST

SPRING LAKE, MI 49456
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,299 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$594K
$543K low$645K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Mar 24, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,533 (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.$282,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$564,800

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

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
CountyOTTAWA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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(4)

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
Holmes Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Spring Lake Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Spring Lake High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Spring Lake Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49456These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,228
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.630 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,095
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

15481 Howard 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 more than 85% of homes in Ottawa County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ottawa County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Spring Lake 49456
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Spring Lake 49456
  • Older than 73% of homes in Ottawa County

What homes are worth in Spring Lake 49456

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

This home
$198K$2M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Spring Lake 49456.

How it measures up in Spring Lake 49456

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spring Lake 49456.

Estimated value$593,664
CheaperTypical $438,413Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$457
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,299 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 15481 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpring Lake 49456Ottawa County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,66472% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45791% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,299 ft²27% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac24% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196530% of homes27% of homes

About 15481 Howard St

How much is 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI is $593,664 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $542,769 to $644,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI last sell?

15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI last sold on Mar 24, 2015 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI?

15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,299 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI built?

15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI?

15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI is assigned to Holmes Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Spring Lake Middle School (middle), rated A+; Spring Lake High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Spring Lake Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI compare to other homes in Spring Lake 49456?

Among the 8,104 homes in Spring Lake 49456, it is worth more than 72% of them ($593,664 against a typical $438,413), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($457 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,299 ft² against a typical 1,659 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1965 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Ottawa County, it is worth more than 85% 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 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15481 Howard St, Spring Lake, MI was $6,533. The county assessed it at $282,400.

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