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Last sold for $51,350 on Apr 14, 2015

228 COTTAGE ST

PONTIAC, MI 48342
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,052 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,350 · Apr 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,203 (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.$68,570 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,140

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Whitman Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Pontiac Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Pontiac High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Pontiac City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48342These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,389 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,135
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,672
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

228 Cottage St 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Pontiac 48342
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Pontiac 48342
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Pontiac 48342

How it measures up in Pontiac 48342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pontiac 48342.

Living area2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,075 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 228 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePontiac 48342Oakland County
Living areabigger than2,052 ft²95% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac90% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than200292% of homes89% of homes

About 228 Cottage St

When did 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI last sell?

228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI last sold on Apr 14, 2015 for $51,350, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI?

228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,052 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI built?

228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

What schools serve 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI?

228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI is assigned to Whitman Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Pontiac Middle School (middle), rated F; Pontiac High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Pontiac City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI compare to other homes in Pontiac 48342?

Among the 5,382 homes in Pontiac 48342, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 1,075 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2002 against a typical 1931). 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 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Cottage St, Pontiac, MI was $1,203. The county assessed it at $68,570.

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