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$207,670$184 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $96,500 on May 8, 2014

4970 E RIVER RD

FREELAND, MI 48623
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,128 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.
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$208K
$195K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$96,500 · May 8, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$207,670
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$166,136

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,883 (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.$100,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.12
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(2)

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.

H
Midland High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Central Park Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.8 mi
M
Northeast Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Midland Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48623These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.218 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,466
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,995
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.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

4970 E River Rd 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 73% of homes in Freeland 48623
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Midland County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Freeland 48623
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Midland County

What homes are worth in Freeland 48623

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

This home
$102K$660K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Freeland 48623.

How it measures up in Freeland 48623

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeland 48623.

Estimated value$207,670
CheaperTypical $279,792Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 4970 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeland 48623Midland County
Estimated valuepricier than$207,67027% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18469% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²11% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac64% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197436% of homes53% of homes

About 4970 E River Rd

How much is 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI is $207,670 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $194,695 to $220,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI last sell?

4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI last sold on May 8, 2014 for $96,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI?

4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 1.12-acre lot.

When was 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI built?

4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI?

4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI is assigned to Midland High School (high), rated A-; Central Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Northeast Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Midland Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI compare to other homes in Freeland 48623?

Among the 5,120 homes in Freeland 48623, it is worth more than 27% of them ($207,670 against a typical $279,792), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($184 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1974 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Midland County, it is worth more than 39% 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 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4970 E River Rd, Freeland, MI was $1,883. The county assessed it at $100,800.

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