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$940,192$545 / 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 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

253 W 4TH ST

HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,725 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.
2,962 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$940K
$635K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,966 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$329,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$329,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$346,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$659,000

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.23
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
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.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyEMMET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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

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

H
Harbor Springs High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Harbor Springs Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Shay Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi

District: Harbor Springs School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49740These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.58%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,662
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,280
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,653
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.49%

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How this home compares

253 W 4th 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 more than 88% of homes in Emmet County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Emmet County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Emmet County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Emmet County

What homes are worth in Harbor Springs 49740

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

This home
$170K$4M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Harbor Springs 49740.

How it measures up in Harbor Springs 49740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harbor Springs 49740.

Estimated value$940,192
CheaperTypical $512,404Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$545
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size2,962 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 253 W 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarbor Springs 49740Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$940,19281% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54584% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,725 ft²48% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,962 ft²14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes7% of homes

About 253 W 4th St

How much is 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI is $940,192 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $634,564 to $1,245,820. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI last sell?

253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI last sold on Dec 29, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI?

253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,725 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI built?

253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI?

253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI is assigned to Harbor Springs High School (high), rated C+; Harbor Springs Middle School (middle), rated A-; Shay Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Harbor Springs School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI compare to other homes in Harbor Springs 49740?

Among the 6,840 homes in Harbor Springs 49740, it is worth more than 81% of them ($940,192 against a typical $512,404), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($545 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,725 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (2,962 ft² against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 88% 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 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 W 4th St, Harbor Springs, MI was $2,966. The county assessed it at $329,500.

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