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$215,503$171 / 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 82How 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

5285 HOUSTON RD

EATON RAPIDS, MI 48827
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,260 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$216K
$178K low$253K high
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.$47,589
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$38,071
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$128,000
INDEPENDENT BANK · recorded Apr 2, 2018
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$39,914
INDEPENDENT BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,758 (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.$128,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,919

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
CountyEATON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
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
Lockwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.0 mi
M
Eaton Rapids Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Eaton Rapids High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48827These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.15,527
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.139 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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

5285 Houston 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Eaton Rapids 48827
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Eaton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Eaton Rapids 48827
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Eaton County

What homes are worth in Eaton Rapids 48827

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

This home
$86K$495K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Eaton Rapids 48827.

How it measures up in Eaton Rapids 48827

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eaton Rapids 48827.

Estimated value$215,503
CheaperTypical $223,945Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 1.63 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 5285 Houston Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEaton Rapids 48827Eaton County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,50346% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17165% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²33% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac32% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than199373% of homes75% of homes

About 5285 Houston Rd

How much is 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI is $215,503 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $177,714 to $253,292. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI last sell?

5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI?

5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI built?

5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI?

5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI is assigned to Lockwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Eaton Rapids Middle School (middle), rated C+; Eaton Rapids High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Eaton Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Eaton Rapids 48827?

Among the 6,161 homes in Eaton Rapids 48827, it is worth more than 46% of them ($215,503 against a typical $223,945), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($171 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 1.63 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1993 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Eaton County, it is worth more than 37% 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 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5285 Houston Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI was $2,758. The county assessed it at $128,300.

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