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$285,000$212 / 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 $287,000 on Jan 23, 2024

557 W JAMES ST

LAWRENCE, MI 49064
2 / 2
Baths
1,344 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.
8.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$266K low$304K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,000 · Jan 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,269 (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.$116,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.41
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.

M
Lawrence Jr/Sr High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Lawrence Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi

District: Lawrence Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49064These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.80%
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.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,008
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,219
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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 W James 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Lawrence 49064
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Lawrence 49064
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Lawrence 49064

What homes are worth in Lawrence 49064

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

This home
$70K$682K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Lawrence 49064.

How it measures up in Lawrence 49064

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 49064.

Estimated value$285,000
CheaperTypical $210,882Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size8.41 ac
SmallerTypical 1.81 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 557 W James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 49064Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,00068% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21277% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²37% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.41 ac78% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199267% of homes65% of homes

About 557 W James St

How much is 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI is $285,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $265,837 to $304,163. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI last sell?

557 W James St, Lawrence, MI last sold on Jan 23, 2024 for $287,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

557 W James St, Lawrence, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 8.41-acre lot.

When was 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI built?

557 W James St, Lawrence, MI was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

What schools serve 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

557 W James St, Lawrence, MI is assigned to Lawrence Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated D+; Lawrence Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Lawrence Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI compare to other homes in Lawrence 49064?

Among the 1,705 homes in Lawrence 49064, it is worth more than 68% of them ($285,000 against a typical $210,882), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($212 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (8.41 ac against a typical 1.81 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1992 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 64% 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 W James St, Lawrence, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 W James St, Lawrence, MI was $3,269. The county assessed it at $116,600.

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