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$226,818$79 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

20978 MICHIGAN AVE

THREE RIVERS, MI 49093
3
Baths
2,888 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.
3.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1872
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$227K
$166K low$288K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,992 (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.$108,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$90,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$217,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. JOSEPH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.06
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mendon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.4 mi
H
Mendon Middle/High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Mendon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49093These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,961
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.161 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,264
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,878
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

20978 Michigan Ave 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 less per square foot than 91% of homes in Three Rivers 49093
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Three Rivers 49093
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Three Rivers 49093
  • Among the oldest homes in Three Rivers 49093

What homes are worth in Three Rivers 49093

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

This home
$43K$860K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Three Rivers 49093.

How it measures up in Three Rivers 49093

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Three Rivers 49093.

Estimated value$226,818
CheaperTypical $215,888Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size3.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1872
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 20978 Michigan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThree Rivers 49093St. Joseph County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,81853% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$799% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,888 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.06 ac86% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than1872almost no homesalmost no homes

About 20978 Michigan Ave

How much is 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI is $226,818 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $165,598 to $288,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI last sell?

20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI last sold on Aug 8, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI?

20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI has 3 bathrooms, 2,888 square feet of living space and a 3.06-acre lot.

When was 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI built?

20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI was built in 1872, making it 154 years old.

What schools serve 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI?

20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI is assigned to Mendon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Mendon Middle/High School (high), rated C. All sit in Mendon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI compare to other homes in Three Rivers 49093?

Among the 7,772 homes in Three Rivers 49093, it is worth more than 53% of them ($226,818 against a typical $215,888), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($79 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,888 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (3.06 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1872 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of St. Joseph County, it is worth more than 59% 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 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20978 Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI was $2,992. The county assessed it at $108,500.

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