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$122,846$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 92How 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 $8,000 on Sep 5, 2019

538 W RIDGE DR

SANFORD, MI 48657
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,000 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.
0.17 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$123K
$112K low$133K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Sep 5, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,658 (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.$72,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Meridian Early College High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Meridian Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.2 mi
M
Meridian Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Meridian Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48657These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.6,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,620
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.50%

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How this home compares

538 W Ridge Dr 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 91% of homes in Midland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Midland County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Midland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Midland County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Sanford 48657

What homes are worth in Sanford 48657

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

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$11K$717K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Sanford 48657.

How it measures up in Sanford 48657

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanford 48657.

Estimated value$122,846
CheaperTypical $211,402Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 538 W Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanford 48657Midland County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,84622% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12319% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²18% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac7% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than195012% of homes20% of homes

About 538 W Ridge Dr

How much is 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI is $122,846 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $112,484 to $133,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI last sell?

538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI last sold on Sep 5, 2019 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI?

538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI built?

538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI?

538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI is assigned to Meridian Early College High School (high), rated B-; Meridian Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Meridian Junior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Meridian Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI compare to other homes in Sanford 48657?

Among the 3,823 homes in Sanford 48657, it is worth more than 22% of them ($122,846 against a typical $211,402), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($123 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.98 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1950 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Midland County, it is worth more than 9% 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 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 W Ridge Dr, Sanford, MI was $1,658. The county assessed it at $72,600.

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