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$254,952$105 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $242,500 on Sep 5, 2025

249 W FRANKLIN ST

OTSEGO, MI 49078
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,424 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$255K
$225K low$285K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$242,500 · Sep 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,513 (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.$104,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyALLEGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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(4)

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
Washington Street Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Otsego Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Otsego High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Otsego Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49078These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,792
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

249 W Franklin 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 74% of homes in Allegan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Otsego 49078
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Otsego 49078
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Allegan County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Allegan County

What homes are worth in Otsego 49078

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

This home
$119K$556K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Otsego 49078.

How it measures up in Otsego 49078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otsego 49078.

Estimated value$254,952
CheaperTypical $272,186Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 249 W Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtsego 49078Allegan County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,95244% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1052% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,424 ft²94% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than18805% of homes3% of homes

About 249 W Franklin St

How much is 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI is $254,952 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $224,841 to $285,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI last sell?

249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $242,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI?

249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,424 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI built?

249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI?

249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI is assigned to Washington Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Otsego Middle School (middle), rated B; Otsego High School (high), rated B. All sit in Otsego Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI compare to other homes in Otsego 49078?

Among the 3,541 homes in Otsego 49078, it is worth more than 44% of them ($254,952 against a typical $272,186), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($105 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,424 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1880 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Allegan County, it is worth more than 26% 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 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 W Franklin St, Otsego, MI was $3,513. The county assessed it at $104,300.

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