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$251,925
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Dec 9, 2025

5540 W RUTLEDGE AVE

PENTWATER, MI 49449
0
Baths
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$252K
$231K low$273K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Dec 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$457 (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.$66,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOCEANA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Pentwater Public SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Pentwater Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49449These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.54%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,702
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,566
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.50%

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How this home compares

5540 W Rutledge Ave 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 72% of homes in Pentwater 49449
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Oceana County

What homes are worth in Pentwater 49449

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

This home
$93K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Pentwater 49449.

How it measures up in Pentwater 49449

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pentwater 49449.

Estimated value$251,925
CheaperTypical $373,416Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

How 5540 W Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePentwater 49449Oceana County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,92528% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac36% of homes23% of homes

About 5540 W Rutledge Ave

How much is 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI is $251,925 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $230,700 to $273,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI last sell?

5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI last sold on Dec 9, 2025 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI?

5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI is assigned to Pentwater Public School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Pentwater Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI compare to other homes in Pentwater 49449?

Among the 2,801 homes in Pentwater 49449, it is worth more than 28% of them ($251,925 against a typical $373,416) and its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.46 ac). Measured against all of Oceana County, it is worth more than 59% 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 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 W Rutledge Ave, Pentwater, MI was $457. The county assessed it at $66,500.

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