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$320,492$155 / 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 97How 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 $179,900 on Oct 12, 2017

521 HOWARD ST

LOWELL, MI 49331
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,064 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$320K
$312K low$329K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,900 · Oct 12, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,922 (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.$158,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$156,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

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
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
Bushnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.1 mi
M
Lowell Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Lowell Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49331These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,502
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,937
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,708
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

521 Howard 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 70% of homes in Lowell 49331
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Lowell 49331
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Kent County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lowell 49331
  • Older than 81% of homes in Lowell 49331

What homes are worth in Lowell 49331

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

This home
$190K$890K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Lowell 49331.

How it measures up in Lowell 49331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 49331.

Estimated value$320,492
CheaperTypical $402,910Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 521 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 49331Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,49230% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1555% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,064 ft²80% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac12% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195519% of homes37% of homes

About 521 Howard St

How much is 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI is $320,492 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $311,563 to $329,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI last sell?

521 Howard St, Lowell, MI last sold on Oct 12, 2017 for $179,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI?

521 Howard St, Lowell, MI has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,064 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI built?

521 Howard St, Lowell, MI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI?

521 Howard St, Lowell, MI is assigned to Bushnell Elementary School (elementary); Lowell Middle School (middle), rated A; Lowell High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Lowell Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI compare to other homes in Lowell 49331?

Among the 6,387 homes in Lowell 49331, it is worth more than 30% of them ($320,492 against a typical $402,910), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($155 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,064 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 1.35 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1955 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 42% 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 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Howard St, Lowell, MI was $5,922. The county assessed it at $158,400.

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