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$486,665$206 / 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 87How 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

256 SUMMER SHADE DR

HOWELL, MI 48843
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,359 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$487K
$421K low$552K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,085 (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.$228,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLIVINGSTON
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 726 ft²Porch · 54 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Challenger Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Howell High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Parker Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Howell Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48843These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.523 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,199
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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 Summer Shade Dr 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 81% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Livingston County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Livingston County

What homes are worth in Howell 48843

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

This home
$125K$788K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Howell 48843.

How it measures up in Howell 48843

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howell 48843.

Estimated value$486,665
CheaperTypical $373,145Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,359 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 256 Summer Shade Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowell 48843Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,66581% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20645% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than2,359 ft²80% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac37% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than200484% of homes88% of homes

About 256 Summer Shade Dr

How much is 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI is $486,665 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $421,206 to $552,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI last sell?

256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI last sold on Feb 10, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI?

256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,359 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI built?

256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI?

256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI is assigned to Challenger Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Howell High School (high), rated B+; Parker Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Howell Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI compare to other homes in Howell 48843?

Among the 16,871 homes in Howell 48843, it is worth more than 81% of them ($486,665 against a typical $373,145), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($206 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,359 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2004 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 76% 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 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Summer Shade Dr, Howell, MI was $3,085. The county assessed it at $228,000.

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