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$68,448$76 / 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 79How 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 $3,500 on Sep 21, 2009

488 HARPER ST

PONTIAC, MI 48342
3
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$68K
$54K low$83K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,500 · Sep 21, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$554 (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.$39,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 166 ft²

Transaction History(10)

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
Pontiac Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Herrington SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi
H
Pontiac High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Pontiac City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48342These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,389 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,135
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,672
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

488 Harper 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Oakland County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Oakland County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Oakland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Oakland County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Pontiac 48342

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

This home
$45K$232K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Pontiac 48342.

How it measures up in Pontiac 48342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pontiac 48342.

Estimated value$68,448
CheaperTypical $109,821Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,078 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 488 Harper St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePontiac 48342Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,44812% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7624% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²20% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac35% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192042% of homes3% of homes

About 488 Harper St

How much is 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI is $68,448 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $54,252 to $82,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI last sell?

488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI last sold on Sep 21, 2009 for $3,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI?

488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI built?

488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI?

488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI is assigned to Pontiac Middle School (middle), rated F; Herrington School (elementary), rated F; Pontiac High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Pontiac City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI compare to other homes in Pontiac 48342?

Among the 5,382 homes in Pontiac 48342, it is worth more than 12% of them ($68,448 against a typical $109,821), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($76 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 20% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,078 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Harper St, Pontiac, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Harper St, Pontiac, MI was $554. The county assessed it at $39,000.

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