Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$521,136$259 / 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 97How 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 $295,000 on Jun 20, 2013

43697 BUCKTHORN CT

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,014 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$521K
$505K low$537K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Jun 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,184 (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.$235,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$470,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Frank Jeannette Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Schwarzkoff Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.0 mi
H
Adlai Stevenson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Utica Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48314These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.21,582
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,235
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

43697 Buckthorn Ct 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 91% of homes in Macomb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Macomb County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Macomb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Macomb County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Macomb County

What homes are worth in Sterling Heights 48314

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

This home
$198K$731K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314.

How it measures up in Sterling Heights 48314

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling Heights 48314.

Estimated value$521,136
CheaperTypical $379,797Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area2,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,743 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 43697 Buckthorn Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling Heights 48314Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$521,13675% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25993% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,014 ft²59% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac72% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199759% of homes79% of homes

About 43697 Buckthorn Ct

How much is 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI is $521,136 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $505,059 to $537,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI last sell?

43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI last sold on Jun 20, 2013 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,014 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI built?

43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI is assigned to Frank Jeannette Junior High School (middle), rated B; Schwarzkoff Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Adlai Stevenson High School (high), rated A. All sit in Utica Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI compare to other homes in Sterling Heights 48314?

Among the 6,634 homes in Sterling Heights 48314, it is worth more than 75% of them ($521,136 against a typical $379,797), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($259 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,014 ft² against a typical 1,743 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1997 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 91% 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 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 43697 Buckthorn Ct, Sterling Heights, MI was $6,184. The county assessed it at $235,300.

More homes on Buckthorn Ct

Closest homes

More homes in Sterling Heights 48314

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 43697 Buckthorn Ct on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map