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$168,098$120 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $129,900 on Apr 22, 2019

242 E MAIN ST

RIVES JUNCTION, MI 49277
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,402 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$168K
$164K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,900 · Apr 22, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$744 (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.$82,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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.

H
Northwest High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Northwest Kidder Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
E
Northwest Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.7 mi

District: Northwest School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49277These 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.72
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 100.29

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.95%
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.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,474
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,787
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,645
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

242 E Main 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 77% of homes in Rives Junction 49277
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Rives Junction 49277
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Rives Junction 49277
  • Older than 91% of homes in Rives Junction 49277

What homes are worth in Rives Junction 49277

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

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$71K$454K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Rives Junction 49277.

How it measures up in Rives Junction 49277

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rives Junction 49277.

Estimated value$168,098
CheaperTypical $229,566Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 2.27 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 242 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRives Junction 49277Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,09823% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12022% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²40% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac3% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes31% of homes

About 242 E Main St

How much is 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI is $168,098 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $163,733 to $172,463. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI last sell?

242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI last sold on Apr 22, 2019 for $129,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI?

242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI built?

242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI?

242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI is assigned to Northwest High School (high), rated B-; Northwest Kidder Middle School (middle), rated C+; Northwest Early Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Northwest School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI compare to other homes in Rives Junction 49277?

Among the 1,281 homes in Rives Junction 49277, it is worth more than 23% of them ($168,098 against a typical $229,566), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($120 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 2.27 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 37% 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 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E Main St, Rives Junction, MI was $744. The county assessed it at $82,600.

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