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$71,528
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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

16973 WATER ST

WELLSTON, MI 49689
0
Baths
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$72K
$41K low$102K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$680 (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.$74,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,600

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.30 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
CountyMANISTEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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
Brethren Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.0 mi
E
Knd Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 7.0 mi
H
Brethren High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49689These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.54%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,598
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,979
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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

16973 Water 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 97% of homes in Manistee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Wellston 49689

What homes are worth in Wellston 49689

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

This home
$49K$425K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Wellston 49689.

How it measures up in Wellston 49689

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellston 49689.

Estimated value$71,528
CheaperTypical $123,229Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

How 16973 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellston 49689Manistee County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,52814% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac19% of homes43% of homes

About 16973 Water St

How much is 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI is $71,528 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $41,485 to $101,571. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI last sell?

16973 Water St, Wellston, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI?

16973 Water St, Wellston, MI is assigned to Brethren Middle School (middle), rated D+; Knd Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Brethren High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI compare to other homes in Wellston 49689?

Among the 1,795 homes in Wellston 49689, it is worth more than 14% of them ($71,528 against a typical $123,229) and its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 2.5 ac). Measured against all of Manistee County, it is worth more than 3% 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 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16973 Water St, Wellston, MI was $680. The county assessed it at $74,800.

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