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Last sold for $28,000 on May 11, 1999

20 JAMES ST

PONTIAC, MI 48341
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,754 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · May 11, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$141 (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.$5,030 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,060

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 92 ft²

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
Whitman Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Pontiac Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Pontiac High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Pontiac City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48341These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,976
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,628 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,456
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

20 James 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Pontiac 48341
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Oakland County
  • Among the oldest homes in Oakland County

How it measures up in Pontiac 48341

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pontiac 48341.

Living area1,754 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,285 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 20 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePontiac 48341Oakland County
Living areabigger than1,754 ft²81% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac67% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than191014% of homesalmost no homes

About 20 James St

When did 20 James St, Pontiac, MI last sell?

20 James St, Pontiac, MI last sold on May 11, 1999 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 James St, Pontiac, MI?

20 James St, Pontiac, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,754 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 20 James St, Pontiac, MI built?

20 James St, Pontiac, MI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 James St, Pontiac, MI?

20 James St, Pontiac, MI is assigned to Whitman Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Pontiac Middle School (middle), rated D+; Pontiac High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Pontiac City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 James St, Pontiac, MI compare to other homes in Pontiac 48341?

Among the 5,550 homes in Pontiac 48341, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,754 ft² against a typical 1,285 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1910 against a typical 1942). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 James St, Pontiac, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 James St, Pontiac, MI was $141. The county assessed it at $5,030.

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