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$439,778$239 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $359,700 on Jan 18, 2022

21897 RIVER RD

SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,839 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$440K
$423K low$456K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$359,700 · Jan 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,623 (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.$210,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,800

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.8 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
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 264 ft²

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
South Lake Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
South Lake High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Avalon Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.8 mi

District: South Lake Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48080These 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.122
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 100.23

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.21,215
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,372 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,484
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.53%

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How this home compares

21897 River 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 98% of homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Macomb County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080

What homes are worth in Saint Clair Shores 48080

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

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$88K$442K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080.

How it measures up in Saint Clair Shores 48080

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Clair Shores 48080.

Estimated value$439,778
CheaperTypical $221,830Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,839 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,109 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 21897 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Clair Shores 48080Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,77898% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23989% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,839 ft²92% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac78% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than197694% of homes55% of homes

About 21897 River Rd

How much is 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI is $439,778 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $423,376 to $456,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI last sell?

21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI last sold on Jan 18, 2022 for $359,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI?

21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,839 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI built?

21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI?

21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI is assigned to South Lake Middle School (middle), rated F; South Lake High School (high), rated D-; Avalon Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in South Lake Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI compare to other homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080?

Among the 9,833 homes in Saint Clair Shores 48080, it is worth more than 98% of them ($439,778 against a typical $221,830), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($239 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 92% of them (1,839 ft² against a typical 1,109 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1976 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 84% 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 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21897 River Rd, Saint Clair Shores, MI was $9,623. The county assessed it at $210,900.

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