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$122,494$255 / 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 83How 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

557 RICHARD DR

CRYSTAL, MI 48818
1
Baths
480 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.
0.13 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

$122K
$101K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,051 (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.$39,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,000

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.Cottage
CountyMONTCALM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Carson City - Crystal Upper Elementary & Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 7.7 mi
H
Carson City - Crystal High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi
E
Carson City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 8.2 mi

District: Carson City-Crystal Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48818These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.2,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,732
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,981
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

557 Richard 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 80% of homes in Montcalm County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Montcalm County
  • Among the smallest homes in Crystal 48818
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Montcalm County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Montcalm County

What homes are worth in Crystal 48818

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

This home
$54K$673K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Crystal 48818.

How it measures up in Crystal 48818

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Crystal 48818.

Estimated value$122,494
CheaperTypical $188,997Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 557 Richard Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrystal 48818Montcalm County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,49425% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25579% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac27% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than195030% of homes22% of homes

About 557 Richard Dr

How much is 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI is $122,494 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $101,231 to $143,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI last sell?

557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI last sold on Aug 18, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI?

557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI has 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI built?

557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home.

What schools serve 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI?

557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI is assigned to Carson City - Crystal Upper Elementary & Middle School (middle), rated C+; Carson City - Crystal High School (high), rated C-; Carson City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Carson City-Crystal Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI compare to other homes in Crystal 48818?

Among the 1,677 homes in Crystal 48818, it is worth more than 25% of them ($122,494 against a typical $188,997), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($255 against a typical $173), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1950 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Montcalm County, it is worth more than 20% 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 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Richard Dr, Crystal, MI was $1,051. The county assessed it at $39,000.

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