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$267,673$325 / 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 95How 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 $255,000 on Jul 28, 2025

490 CHICAGO DR

HOWELL, MI 48843
3
Beds
1
Baths
824 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$268K
$254K low$282K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Jul 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,831 (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.$145,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$291,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLIVINGSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Northwest Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Howell High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Highlander Way Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Howell Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48843These 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.85
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 100.23

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.523 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,199
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

490 Chicago Dr 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 87% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Howell 48843
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Livingston County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Livingston County

What homes are worth in Howell 48843

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

This home
$140K$783K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Howell 48843.

How it measures up in Howell 48843

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howell 48843.

Estimated value$267,673
CheaperTypical $395,061Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 490 Chicago Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowell 48843Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,67313% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32596% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than824 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac19% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes7% of homes

About 490 Chicago Dr

How much is 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI is $267,673 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,700 to $281,646. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI last sell?

490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI last sold on Jul 28, 2025 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI?

490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 824 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI built?

490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI?

490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI is assigned to Northwest Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Howell High School (high), rated B+; Highlander Way Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Howell Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI compare to other homes in Howell 48843?

Among the 16,871 homes in Howell 48843, it is worth more than 13% of them ($267,673 against a typical $395,061), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($325 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 2% of them (824 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than 15% 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 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI was $4,831. The county assessed it at $145,800.

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