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$187,723$186 / 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 78How 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

20879 EMERALD LN

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$188K
$147K low$229K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,257 (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.$84,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.16
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMECOSTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.4 mi
H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49307These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

20879 Emerald Ln 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Big Rapids 49307

What homes are worth in Big Rapids 49307

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

This home
$46K$547K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Big Rapids 49307.

How it measures up in Big Rapids 49307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Rapids 49307.

Estimated value$187,723
CheaperTypical $206,673Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 20879 Emerald Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Mecosta County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,72342% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18676% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²16% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac43% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than197261% of homes46% of homes

About 20879 Emerald Ln

How much is 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI is $187,723 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $146,941 to $228,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI?

20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI built?

20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI?

20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI is assigned to Big Rapids Middle School (middle), rated B-; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Big Rapids High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Big Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,458 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is worth more than 42% of them ($187,723 against a typical $206,673), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($186 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1972 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Mecosta County, it is worth more than 48% 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 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20879 Emerald Ln, Big Rapids, MI was $1,257. The county assessed it at $84,400.

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