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$86,040$75 / 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 53How 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
Last sold for $14,500 on Aug 18, 2008

222 CONGRESS

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,149 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$86K
$45K low$127K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,500 · Aug 18, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,990 (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.$60,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,200

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.2 mi
H
Watervliet High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Watervliet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Watervliet School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49098These 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.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.177 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,261
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

222 Congress 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 less than 92% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Berrien County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Older than 95% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Watervliet 49098

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

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$57K$1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Watervliet 49098.

How it measures up in Watervliet 49098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watervliet 49098.

Estimated value$86,040
CheaperTypical $193,735Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,149 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 222 Congress ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,0409% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$758% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,149 ft²28% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac10% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes5% of homes

About 222 Congress

How much is 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI is $86,040 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $45,264 to $126,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sell?

222 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sold on Aug 18, 2008 for $14,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

222 Congress, Watervliet, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,149 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI built?

222 Congress, Watervliet, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

222 Congress, Watervliet, MI is assigned to South Elementary School (elementary); Watervliet High School (high), rated B; Watervliet Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Watervliet School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,815 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 9% of them ($86,040 against a typical $193,735), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($75 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,149 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 8% 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 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 222 Congress, Watervliet, MI was $1,990. The county assessed it at $60,100.

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