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$178,781$105 / 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 62How 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 $39,000 on Jul 22, 1985

280 RIVERSIDE DR

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,696 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$179K
$112K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,000 · Jul 22, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,746 (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.$102,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,400

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.68 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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

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.

H
Watervliet High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Watervliet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi

District: Watervliet School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49098These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.5,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.177 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,261
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

280 Riverside 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 less than 72% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Watervliet 49098

What homes are worth in Watervliet 49098

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

This home
$53K$900K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Watervliet 49098.

How it measures up in Watervliet 49098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watervliet 49098.

Estimated value$178,781
CheaperTypical $179,871Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 280 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,78150% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10530% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²66% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac35% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than196054% of homes51% of homes

About 280 Riverside Dr

How much is 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI is $178,781 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $111,668 to $245,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI last sell?

280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI last sold on Jul 22, 1985 for $39,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI?

280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,696 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI built?

280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI?

280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI is assigned to Watervliet High School (high), rated B; Watervliet Middle School (middle), rated B-; South Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Watervliet School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,816 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 50% of them ($178,781 against a typical $179,871), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($105 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1960 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 28% 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 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Riverside Dr, Watervliet, MI was $2,746. The county assessed it at $102,700.

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