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$436,810$197 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

5228 RIVERSIDE DR

SARANAC, MI 48881
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,216 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.
32.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$437K
$416K low$458K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,563 (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.$202,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$404,000

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyIONIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.32.56
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Saranac Junior/Senior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Saranac Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 mi

District: Saranac Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48881These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.5,029
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.95 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,679
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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

5228 Riverside 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 more than 92% of homes in Ionia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Ionia County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Saranac 48881
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Saranac 48881

What homes are worth in Saranac 48881

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

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$145K$666K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Saranac 48881.

How it measures up in Saranac 48881

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saranac 48881.

Estimated value$436,810
CheaperTypical $295,716Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size32.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.78 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 5228 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaranac 48881Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,81084% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19744% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than2,216 ft²92% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than32.56 ac97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than198854% of homes63% of homes

About 5228 Riverside Dr

How much is 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI is $436,810 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $415,647 to $457,973. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI last sell?

5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI?

5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,216 square feet of living space and a 32.56-acre lot.

When was 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI built?

5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI?

5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI is assigned to Saranac Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated B; Saranac Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Saranac Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI compare to other homes in Saranac 48881?

Among the 2,038 homes in Saranac 48881, it is worth more than 84% of them ($436,810 against a typical $295,716), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($197 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,216 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (32.56 ac against a typical 1.78 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1988 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 92% 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 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5228 Riverside Dr, Saranac, MI was $2,563. The county assessed it at $202,000.

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