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$245,611$149 / ft²
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Last sold for $159,000 on Dec 14, 2017

538 PRAIRIE RIVER RD

BRONSON, MI 49028
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,650 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.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$246K
$229K low$263K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$159,000 · Dec 14, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,322 (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.$129,711 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,321
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,422

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBRANCH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.25
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(2)

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.

M
Bronson Jr/Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 3.6 mi

District: Bronson Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49028These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,512
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,735
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

538 Prairie River 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Bronson 49028
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Branch County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Branch County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bronson 49028

What homes are worth in Bronson 49028

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

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$39K$423K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Bronson 49028.

How it measures up in Bronson 49028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bronson 49028.

Estimated value$245,611
CheaperTypical $159,274Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 538 Prairie River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBronson 49028Branch County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,61183% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14964% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,650 ft²60% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac72% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195023% of homes34% of homes

About 538 Prairie River Rd

How much is 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI is $245,611 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $228,538 to $262,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI last sell?

538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI last sold on Dec 14, 2017 for $159,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI?

538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,650 square feet of living space and a 1.25-acre lot.

When was 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI built?

538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI?

538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI is assigned to Bronson Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Anderson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Bronson Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI compare to other homes in Bronson 49028?

Among the 2,547 homes in Bronson 49028, it is worth more than 83% of them ($245,611 against a typical $159,274), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($149 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1950 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Branch County, it is worth more than 70% 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 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Prairie River Rd, Bronson, MI was $2,322. The county assessed it at $129,711.

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