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$189,840
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 94How 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
Last sold for $140,000 on Apr 19, 2024

488 CAROLYN ST

SANDUSKY, MI 48471
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$190K
$179K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Apr 19, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$551 (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.$89,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANILAC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.

E
Sandusky Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Sandusky Juniorsenior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Sandusky Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48471These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.5,527
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,278
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,114
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

488 Carolyn 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Sanilac County

What homes are worth in Sandusky 48471

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

This home
$45K$401K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Sandusky 48471.

How it measures up in Sandusky 48471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sandusky 48471.

Estimated value$189,840
CheaperTypical $156,717Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

How 488 Carolyn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandusky 48471Sanilac County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,84064% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac37% of homes27% of homes

About 488 Carolyn St

How much is 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI is $189,840 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $178,923 to $200,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI last sell?

488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI last sold on Apr 19, 2024 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI?

488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI is assigned to Sandusky Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sandusky Juniorsenior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Sandusky Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI compare to other homes in Sandusky 48471?

Among the 1,804 homes in Sandusky 48471, it is worth more than 64% of them ($189,840 against a typical $156,717) and its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.62 ac). Measured against all of Sanilac County, it is worth more than 56% 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 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Carolyn St, Sandusky, MI was $551. The county assessed it at $89,500.

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