Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$66,745$106 / 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 79How 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 $50,000 on Nov 1, 2017

235 CONGRESS

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
2
Beds
1
Baths
630 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.
4,095 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$67K
$53K low$81K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Nov 1, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,206 (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.$32,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,600

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.0.09
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 · 0.7 mi
M
Watervliet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

235 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 97% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Berrien County
  • Among the smallest homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Older than 81% 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
$56K$994K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$66,745
CheaperTypical $192,538Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 235 Congress ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,7453% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10627% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than630 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than4,095 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than193027% of homes19% of homes

About 235 Congress

How much is 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI is $66,745 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $52,507 to $80,983. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sell?

235 Congress, Watervliet, MI last sold on Nov 1, 2017 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

235 Congress, Watervliet, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 630 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI built?

235 Congress, Watervliet, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

235 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 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,815 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 3% of them ($66,745 against a typical $192,538), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($106 against a typical $136), it is bigger than almost none of them (630 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (4,095 ft² against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1930 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 5% 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 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Congress, Watervliet, MI was $1,206. The county assessed it at $32,800.

More homes on Congress

Closest homes

More homes in Watervliet 49098

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 235 Congress on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map