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$285,406$335 / 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 93How 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 $144,000 on May 7, 1998

256 S BELLE RIVER AVE

MARINE CITY, MI 48039
3
Beds
2
Baths
851 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$267K low$304K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$144,000 · May 7, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,188 (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.$124,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,600

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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountySt. Clair
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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

H
Marine City High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Marine City Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Belle River Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi

District: East China School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48039These 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.109
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.7,472
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.301 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,945
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

256 S Belle River Ave 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 71% of homes in Marine City 48039
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Marine City 48039
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Marine City 48039

What homes are worth in Marine City 48039

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

This home
$85K$618K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Marine City 48039.

How it measures up in Marine City 48039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marine City 48039.

Estimated value$285,406
CheaperTypical $200,987Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area851 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 256 S Belle River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarine City 48039St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,40671% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$335almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than851 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than199685% of homes80% of homes

About 256 S Belle River Ave

How much is 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI is $285,406 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,658 to $304,154. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI last sell?

256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI last sold on May 7, 1998 for $144,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI?

256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 851 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI built?

256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI?

256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI is assigned to Marine City High School (high), rated B+; Marine City Middle School (middle), rated C+; Belle River Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in East China School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI compare to other homes in Marine City 48039?

Among the 3,253 homes in Marine City 48039, it is worth more than 71% of them ($285,406 against a typical $200,987), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($335 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 7% of them (851 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1996 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 70% 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 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI was $3,188. The county assessed it at $124,800.

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