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$111,272$114 / 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 63How 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

5485 HESS RD

VASSAR, MI 48768
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
978 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.
3.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$111K
$70K low$152K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,334 (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.$83,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,400

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.Condo/Apartment
CountyTUSCOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.02
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

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

M
Vassar Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.6 mi
E
Central SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 mi

District: Vassar Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48768These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,308
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,882
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,194
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

5485 Hess 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 less than 77% of homes in Vassar 48768
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Vassar 48768
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Vassar 48768

What homes are worth in Vassar 48768

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

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$26K$410K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Vassar 48768.

How it measures up in Vassar 48768

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vassar 48768.

Estimated value$111,272
CheaperTypical $172,900Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size3.02 ac
SmallerTypical 1.29 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5485 Hess Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVassar 48768Tuscola County
Estimated valuepricier than$111,27223% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11436% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than978 ft²13% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.02 ac70% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes16% of homes

About 5485 Hess Rd

How much is 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI is $111,272 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $70,199 to $152,345. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI last sell?

5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI?

5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 978 square feet of living space and a 3.02-acre lot.

When was 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI built?

5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI?

5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI is assigned to Vassar Senior High School (middle), rated D+; Central School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Vassar Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI compare to other homes in Vassar 48768?

Among the 4,021 homes in Vassar 48768, it is worth more than 23% of them ($111,272 against a typical $172,900), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($114 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 13% of them (978 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (3.02 ac against a typical 1.29 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Tuscola County, it is worth more than 27% 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 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5485 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI was $1,334. The county assessed it at $83,200.

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