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$86,521
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 78How 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

229 BACKUS ST

CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721
0
Baths
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$87K
$67K low$106K high

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.21
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
60
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyCHEBOYGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Cheboygan High SchoolB-
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Cheboygan Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 1.4 mi

District: Cheboygan Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49721These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,470
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.47 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,336
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

229 Backus 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Cheboygan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Cheboygan County

What homes are worth in Cheboygan 49721

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

This home
$23K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Cheboygan 49721.

How it measures up in Cheboygan 49721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cheboygan 49721.

Estimated value$86,521
CheaperTypical $203,176Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

How 229 Backus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCheboygan 49721Cheboygan County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,52114% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac13% of homes12% of homes

About 229 Backus St

How much is 229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI is $86,521 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $67,433 to $105,609. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI last sell?

229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI?

229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI is assigned to East Elementary School (elementary); Cheboygan High School (high), rated B-; Cheboygan Middle School (middle). All sit in Cheboygan Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 Backus St, Cheboygan, MI compare to other homes in Cheboygan 49721?

Among the 9,042 homes in Cheboygan 49721, it is worth more than 14% of them ($86,521 against a typical $203,176) and its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.93 ac). Measured against all of Cheboygan County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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