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$398,372$212 / 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 90How 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 $380,000 on May 6, 2026

17885 RICKERMAN RD

GALIEN, MI 49113
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,881 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.
2.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$398K
$360K low$436K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · May 6, 2026
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.$171,964
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$137,571
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.55%
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.$226,408
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · 6.38% 2 · recorded May 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,825 (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.$226,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$452,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.92
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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(5)

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
Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 7.5 mi
M
Buchanan Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 7.6 mi
H
Buchanan High SchoolA
High · Grades 8–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Buchanan Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49113These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,034
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

17885 Rickerman 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Galien 49113
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Galien 49113
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Galien 49113
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Galien 49113

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

This home
$76K$787K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Galien 49113.

How it measures up in Galien 49113

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galien 49113.

Estimated value$398,372
CheaperTypical $196,950Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size2.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

How 17885 Rickerman Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalien 49113Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,37288% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21280% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,881 ft²77% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.92 ac64% of homes86% of homes

About 17885 Rickerman Rd

How much is 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI is $398,372 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $360,460 to $436,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI last sell?

17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI last sold on May 6, 2026 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI?

17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,881 square feet of living space and a 2.92-acre lot.

What schools serve 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI?

17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI is assigned to Ottawa Elementary School (elementary); Buchanan Middle School (middle), rated B-; Buchanan High School (high), rated A. All sit in Buchanan Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI compare to other homes in Galien 49113?

Among the 791 homes in Galien 49113, it is worth more than 88% of them ($398,372 against a typical $196,950), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($212 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,881 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 64% of them (2.92 ac against a typical 1.5 ac). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 72% 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 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17885 Rickerman Rd, Galien, MI was $1,825. The county assessed it at $226,300.

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