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$33,888
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 94How 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 $30,560 on Jan 14, 2025

256 JOY

HOWARD CITY, MI 49329
0
Baths
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$34K
$32K low$36K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,560 · Jan 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$543 (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.$39,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMONTCALM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Tri County Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Tri County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Tri County Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 mi

District: Tri County Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49329These 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.118
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 100.18

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.91%
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.9.8%
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.8,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

256 Joy 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Howard City 49329
  • Among the smallest lots in Howard City 49329

What homes are worth in Howard City 49329

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

This home
$65K$575K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Howard City 49329.

How it measures up in Howard City 49329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howard City 49329.

Estimated value$33,888
CheaperTypical $243,156Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1.98 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 256 Joy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHoward City 49329Montcalm County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,888almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 acalmost no homes9% of homes

About 256 Joy

How much is 256 Joy, Howard City, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Joy, Howard City, MI is $33,888 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $31,928 to $35,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Joy, Howard City, MI last sell?

256 Joy, Howard City, MI last sold on Jan 14, 2025 for $30,560, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 256 Joy, Howard City, MI?

256 Joy, Howard City, MI is assigned to Tri County Senior High School (high), rated B-; Tri County Middle School (middle), rated C; Tri County Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Tri County Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Joy, Howard City, MI compare to other homes in Howard City 49329?

Among the 3,419 homes in Howard City 49329, it is worth more than almost none of them ($33,888 against a typical $243,156) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.15 ac against a typical 1.98 ac). Measured against all of Montcalm County, it is worth more than almost no 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 256 Joy, Howard City, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Joy, Howard City, MI was $543. The county assessed it at $39,500.

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