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$86,795$123 / 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 85How 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 $82,500 on Apr 24, 2025

53 S MERRIMAC ST

PONTIAC, MI 48340
2
Beds
1
Baths
708 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.
3,659 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$87K
$74K low$100K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,500 · Apr 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,065 (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.$29,580 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,160

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
CountyOAKLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 132 ft²

Transaction History(9)

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
Alcott SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Pontiac High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Pontiac Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Pontiac City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48340These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,101
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,431 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,574
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

53 S Merrimac 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Oakland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Oakland County
  • Among the smallest homes in Oakland County
  • Among the smallest lots in Pontiac 48340
  • Older than 88% of homes in Oakland County

What homes are worth in Pontiac 48340

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

This home
$54K$311K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Pontiac 48340.

How it measures up in Pontiac 48340

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pontiac 48340.

Estimated value$86,795
CheaperTypical $118,543Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area708 ft²
SmallerTypical 974 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size3,659 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 53 S Merrimac St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePontiac 48340Oakland County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,79518% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12355% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than708 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,659 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194224% of homes12% of homes

About 53 S Merrimac St

How much is 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI is $86,795 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $73,854 to $99,736. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI last sell?

53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI last sold on Apr 24, 2025 for $82,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI?

53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 708 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI built?

53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI?

53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI is assigned to Alcott School (elementary), rated D; Pontiac High School (high), rated D+; Pontiac Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Pontiac City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI compare to other homes in Pontiac 48340?

Among the 6,568 homes in Pontiac 48340, it is worth more than 18% of them ($86,795 against a typical $118,543), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($123 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 5% of them (708 ft² against a typical 974 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,659 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1942 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Oakland County, it is worth more than almost no 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 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 S Merrimac St, Pontiac, MI was $1,065. The county assessed it at $29,580.

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