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$181,153$129 / 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 89How 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 $77,000 on Aug 3, 2016

228 CONGRESS

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,404 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$181K
$161K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,000 · Aug 3, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,510 (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.$77,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,600

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.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.1 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

228 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 72% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Older than 87% 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.

This home
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This home is worth more than 46% 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$181,153
CheaperTypical $193,401Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 228 Congress ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,15346% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12945% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²47% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac35% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192019% of homes13% of homes

About 228 Congress

How much is 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI is $181,153 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $161,349 to $200,957. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sell?

228 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sold on Aug 3, 2016 for $77,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

228 Congress, Watervliet, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI built?

228 Congress, Watervliet, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

228 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 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,815 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 46% of them ($181,153 against a typical $193,401), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($129 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 28% 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 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Congress, Watervliet, MI was $2,510. The county assessed it at $77,800.

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