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$142,020$182 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $3,000 on Oct 1, 1996

36556 RIVER RD

CHASSELL, MI 49916
3
Beds
1
Baths
780 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.
20 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$142K
$127K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Oct 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$460 (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.$60,488 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,217
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,976

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.23
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
55
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyHOUGHTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

M
Houghton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi
H
Houghton Portage Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi
E
Houghton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 12.2 mi

District: Houghton-Portage Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49916These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.2,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,725
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,591
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

36556 River Rd 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 90% of homes in Chassell 49916
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Chassell 49916
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Houghton County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Chassell 49916

What homes are worth in Chassell 49916

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

This home
$86K$770K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Chassell 49916.

How it measures up in Chassell 49916

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chassell 49916.

Estimated value$142,020
CheaperTypical $280,954Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size20 ac
SmallerTypical 2.18 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 36556 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChassell 49916Houghton County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,02010% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18236% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than780 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20 ac80% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than194021% of homes48% of homes

About 36556 River Rd

How much is 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI is $142,020 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $127,420 to $156,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI last sell?

36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI last sold on Oct 1, 1996 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI?

36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 20.00-acre lot.

When was 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI built?

36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI?

36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI is assigned to Houghton Middle School (middle), rated A-; Houghton Portage Township High School (high), rated A-; Houghton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Houghton-Portage Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI compare to other homes in Chassell 49916?

Among the 1,451 homes in Chassell 49916, it is worth more than 10% of them ($142,020 against a typical $280,954), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($182 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 11% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (20 ac against a typical 2.18 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1940 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Houghton County, it is worth more than 31% 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 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 36556 River Rd, Chassell, MI was $460. The county assessed it at $60,488.

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