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$106,309
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 87How 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 $63,000 on Sep 14, 2021

4497 JAMES ST

WELLSTON, MI 49689
0
Baths
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$106K
$93K low$120K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$63,000 · Sep 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$657 (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.$35,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMANISTEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Brethren Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.1 mi
E
Knd Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 10.1 mi
H
Brethren High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.1 mi

District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49689These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.54%
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.13%
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.1,598
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,979
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

4497 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 Manistee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Wellston 49689

What homes are worth in Wellston 49689

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

This home
$45K$358K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Wellston 49689.

How it measures up in Wellston 49689

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wellston 49689.

Estimated value$106,309
CheaperTypical $127,146Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

How 4497 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellston 49689Manistee County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,30937% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac18% of homes42% of homes

About 4497 James St

How much is 4497 James St, Wellston, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4497 James St, Wellston, MI is $106,309 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $92,501 to $120,117. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4497 James St, Wellston, MI last sell?

4497 James St, Wellston, MI last sold on Sep 14, 2021 for $63,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 4497 James St, Wellston, MI?

4497 James St, Wellston, MI is assigned to Brethren Middle School (middle), rated C; Knd Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Brethren High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4497 James St, Wellston, MI compare to other homes in Wellston 49689?

Among the 1,795 homes in Wellston 49689, it is worth more than 37% of them ($106,309 against a typical $127,146) and its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 2.5 ac). Measured against all of Manistee County, it is worth more than 10% 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 4497 James St, Wellston, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4497 James St, Wellston, MI was $657. The county assessed it at $35,000.

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