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$526,969$210 / 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 92How 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 $85,000 on Apr 21, 2005

297 TORTOISE DR

HOWELL, MI 48843
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,512 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$527K
$486K low$568K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Apr 21, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,322 (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.$249,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$498,400

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.13 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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLIVINGSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 1,386 ft²Porch · 132 ft²

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.

E
Challenger Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Howell High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Parker Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 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

297 Tortoise 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 88% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Newer than 91% 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.

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$116K$752K

This home is worth more than 88% 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$526,969
CheaperTypical $371,570Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,772 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 297 Tortoise Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowell 48843Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$526,96988% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21048% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,512 ft²85% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac52% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than200588% of homes91% of homes

About 297 Tortoise Dr

How much is 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI is $526,969 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $486,269 to $567,669. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI last sell?

297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI last sold on Apr 21, 2005 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI?

297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,512 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI built?

297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI?

297 Tortoise 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 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI compare to other homes in Howell 48843?

Among the 16,871 homes in Howell 48843, it is worth more than 88% of them ($526,969 against a typical $371,570), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($210 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,512 ft² against a typical 1,772 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2005 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 82% 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 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Tortoise Dr, Howell, MI was $3,322. The county assessed it at $249,200.

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