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$103,948$96 / 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 96How 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 $38,000 on Mar 23, 2006

259 E RIVER ST

DEERFIELD, MI 49238
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,084 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.
0.18 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$104K
$100K low$108K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · Mar 23, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$31,948
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$25,558
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.56%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$72,000
TLC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION · R · recorded Aug 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$692 (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.$39,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,200

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.Ranch
CountyLENAWEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Britton Deerfield School Deerfield BuildingC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Britton Deerfield School Britton BuildingC-
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 7.3 mi

District: Britton Deerfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49238These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,879
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,553
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,393
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

259 E River 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 96% of homes in Deerfield 49238
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Deerfield 49238
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Deerfield 49238
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Deerfield 49238
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lenawee County

What homes are worth in Deerfield 49238

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

This home
$97K$495K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Deerfield 49238.

How it measures up in Deerfield 49238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deerfield 49238.

Estimated value$103,948
CheaperTypical $204,677Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 259 E River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeerfield 49238Lenawee County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,9484% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9613% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,084 ft²14% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac5% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than188013% of homes7% of homes

About 259 E River St

How much is 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI is $103,948 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $99,846 to $108,050. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI last sell?

259 E River St, Deerfield, MI last sold on Mar 23, 2006 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI?

259 E River St, Deerfield, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,084 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI built?

259 E River St, Deerfield, MI was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI?

259 E River St, Deerfield, MI is assigned to Britton Deerfield School Deerfield Building (middle), rated C; Britton Deerfield School Britton Building (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Britton Deerfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI compare to other homes in Deerfield 49238?

Among the 634 homes in Deerfield 49238, it is worth more than 4% of them ($103,948 against a typical $204,677), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($96 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,084 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1880 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lenawee County, it is worth more than 10% 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 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 E River St, Deerfield, MI was $692. The county assessed it at $39,100.

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