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$229,349$235 / 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 83How 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 $220,000 on Apr 23, 2025

3970 N RIVER RD

FORT GRATIOT, MI 48059
2
Beds
1
Baths
977 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$229K
$191K low$267K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Apr 23, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$110,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$220,200

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
CountySt. Clair
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(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
Thomas Edison Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Fort Gratiot Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Port Huron Northern High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Port Huron Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48059These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.90%
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.8.7%
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.15,261
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.396 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,693
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,346
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

3970 N 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Fort Gratiot 48059
  • Older than 84% of homes in Fort Gratiot 48059

What homes are worth in Fort Gratiot 48059

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

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$100K$910K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Fort Gratiot 48059.

How it measures up in Fort Gratiot 48059

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Gratiot 48059.

Estimated value$229,349
CheaperTypical $240,824Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area977 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 3970 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Gratiot 48059St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,34945% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23590% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than977 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac56% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than194516% of homes26% of homes

About 3970 N River Rd

How much is 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI is $229,349 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $191,422 to $267,276. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI last sell?

3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI last sold on Apr 23, 2025 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI?

3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 977 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI built?

3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI?

3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI is assigned to Thomas Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Fort Gratiot Middle School (middle), rated B+; Port Huron Northern High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Port Huron Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3970 N River Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI compare to other homes in Fort Gratiot 48059?

Among the 6,164 homes in Fort Gratiot 48059, it is worth more than 45% of them ($229,349 against a typical $240,824), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($235 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 8% of them (977 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1945 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 59% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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