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$562,932$355 / 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 86How 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 $300,000 on Dec 26, 2008

5252 ELM AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
2
Baths
1,584 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.
80 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$563K
$482K low$644K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Dec 26, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,867 (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.$250,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$501,800

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.129 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.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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNEWAYGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.80.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.9 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 8.7 mi

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49307These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.17,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.50%

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How this home compares

5252 Elm Ave 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 98% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Big Rapids 49307
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Newaygo County
  • Among the largest lots in Big Rapids 49307

What homes are worth in Big Rapids 49307

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

This home
$48K$560K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Big Rapids 49307.

How it measures up in Big Rapids 49307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Rapids 49307.

Estimated value$562,932
CheaperTypical $213,258Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size80 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 5252 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Newaygo County
Estimated valuepricier than$562,93298% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$355almost all homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²60% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than80 acalmost all homes98% of homes

About 5252 Elm Ave

How much is 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI is $562,932 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $481,564 to $644,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Dec 26, 2008 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 80.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI is assigned to Big Rapids High School (high), rated B-; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Big Rapids Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Big Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,458 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is worth more than 98% of them ($562,932 against a typical $213,258), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($355 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (80 ac against a typical 0.8 ac). Measured against all of Newaygo County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI was $4,867. The county assessed it at $250,900.

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