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$234,476$179 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $215,000 on Sep 11, 2024

542 W MAY ST

BELDING, MI 48809
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,312 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$234K
$218K low$251K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Sep 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,639 (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.$80,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,800

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.Cape Cod
CountyIONIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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(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.

E
Ellis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Belding Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Belding High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Belding Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48809These 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.127
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 100.17

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,765
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,613
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,863
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.46%

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How this home compares

542 W May 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Ionia County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Ionia County

What homes are worth in Belding 48809

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

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$117K$617K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Belding 48809.

How it measures up in Belding 48809

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belding 48809.

Estimated value$234,476
CheaperTypical $249,900Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 542 W May St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelding 48809Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,47645% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17946% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²43% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac40% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than192733% of homes21% of homes

About 542 W May St

How much is 542 W May St, Belding, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 W May St, Belding, MI is $234,476 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $217,973 to $250,979. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 W May St, Belding, MI last sell?

542 W May St, Belding, MI last sold on Sep 11, 2024 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 W May St, Belding, MI?

542 W May St, Belding, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 542 W May St, Belding, MI built?

542 W May St, Belding, MI was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 W May St, Belding, MI?

542 W May St, Belding, MI is assigned to Ellis Elementary School (elementary); Belding Middle School (middle), rated C; Belding High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Belding Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 W May St, Belding, MI compare to other homes in Belding 48809?

Among the 3,917 homes in Belding 48809, it is worth more than 45% of them ($234,476 against a typical $249,900), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($179 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1927 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 44% 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 542 W May St, Belding, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 W May St, Belding, MI was $3,639. The county assessed it at $80,900.

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