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$98,407$100 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

436 W JAMES ST

LAWRENCE, MI 49064
2
Beds
1
Baths
982 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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

$98K
$62K low$135K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,085 (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.$76,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lawrence Jr/Sr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Lawrence Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi

District: Lawrence Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49064These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.80%
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.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,008
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,219
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

436 W James 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 90% of homes in Lawrence 49064
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Lawrence 49064
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Lawrence 49064
  • Older than 79% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Lawrence 49064

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

This home
$65K$703K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Lawrence 49064.

How it measures up in Lawrence 49064

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 49064.

Estimated value$98,407
CheaperTypical $218,066Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area982 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 436 W James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 49064Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,40710% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10024% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than982 ft²12% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac26% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than194227% of homes21% of homes

About 436 W James St

How much is 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI is $98,407 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $62,013 to $134,801. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI last sell?

436 W James St, Lawrence, MI last sold on May 24, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

436 W James St, Lawrence, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 982 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI built?

436 W James St, Lawrence, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.

What schools serve 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

436 W James St, Lawrence, MI is assigned to Lawrence Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated D; Lawrence Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Lawrence Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI compare to other homes in Lawrence 49064?

Among the 1,705 homes in Lawrence 49064, it is worth more than 10% of them ($98,407 against a typical $218,066), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($100 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 12% of them (982 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 1.84 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1942 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 12% 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 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 436 W James St, Lawrence, MI was $1,085. The county assessed it at $76,900.

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