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$112,225
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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

531 ORTON ST

HOWARD CITY, MI 49329
0
Baths
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$112K
$80K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$491 (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.$58,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMONTCALM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
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
Tri County Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Tri County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Tri County Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Tri County Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49329These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.91%
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.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.47%

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How this home compares

531 Orton 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 90% of homes in Howard City 49329
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Howard City 49329

What homes are worth in Howard City 49329

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

This home
$66K$580K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Howard City 49329.

How it measures up in Howard City 49329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howard City 49329.

Estimated value$112,225
CheaperTypical $243,989Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.98 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

How 531 Orton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHoward City 49329Montcalm County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,22510% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac34% of homes51% of homes

About 531 Orton St

How much is 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI is $112,225 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $80,212 to $144,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI last sell?

531 Orton St, Howard City, MI last sold on Dec 1, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI?

531 Orton St, Howard City, MI is assigned to Tri County Senior High School (high), rated B-; Tri County Middle School (middle), rated C; Tri County Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Tri County Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI compare to other homes in Howard City 49329?

Among the 3,419 homes in Howard City 49329, it is worth more than 10% of them ($112,225 against a typical $243,989) and its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 1.98 ac). Measured against all of Montcalm County, it is worth more than 16% 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 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Orton St, Howard City, MI was $491. The county assessed it at $58,600.

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