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$180,667$144 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Feb 17, 2017

523 E 1ST ST

LAWTON, MI 49065
1
Baths
1,258 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$181K
$170K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Feb 17, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,482 (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.$82,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,600

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.6 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
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Lawton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Lawton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lawton High SchoolB
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Lawton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49065These 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.87
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 100.25

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.6,171
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,535
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,656
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

523 E 1st 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 74% of homes in Lawton 49065
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Lawton 49065
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Lawton 49065

What homes are worth in Lawton 49065

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

This home
$67K$685K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Lawton 49065.

How it measures up in Lawton 49065

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawton 49065.

Estimated value$180,667
CheaperTypical $266,054Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

How 523 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawton 49065Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,66726% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14429% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,258 ft²38% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac31% of homes31% of homes

About 523 E 1st St

How much is 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI is $180,667 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $170,128 to $191,206. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI last sell?

523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI last sold on Feb 17, 2017 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI?

523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,258 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

What schools serve 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI?

523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI is assigned to Lawton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lawton Middle School (middle), rated B; Lawton High School (high), rated B. All sit in Lawton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI compare to other homes in Lawton 49065?

Among the 3,162 homes in Lawton 49065, it is worth more than 26% of them ($180,667 against a typical $266,054), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($144 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,258 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.81 ac). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 33% 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 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 E 1st St, Lawton, MI was $3,482. The county assessed it at $82,300.

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