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$393,905
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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5809 COTTONWOOD AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
0
Baths
20.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$394K
$300K low$488K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$393,905
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$315,124

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,800 (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.$152,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,800

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.25 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
CountyNEWAYGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.70
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(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.

H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.1 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.8 mi

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49307These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5809 Cottonwood 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 more than 93% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Big Rapids 49307

What homes are worth in Big Rapids 49307

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

This home
$46K$511K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Big Rapids 49307.

How it measures up in Big Rapids 49307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Rapids 49307.

Estimated value$393,905
CheaperTypical $200,372Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size20.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

How 5809 Cottonwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Newaygo County
Estimated valuepricier than$393,90593% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.7 ac92% of homes89% of homes

About 5809 Cottonwood Ave

How much is 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI is $393,905 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $299,896 to $487,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI is assigned to Big Rapids High School (high), rated B-; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Big Rapids Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Big Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,463 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is worth more than 93% of them ($393,905 against a typical $200,372) and its lot is bigger than 92% of them (20.7 ac against a typical 0.79 ac). Measured against all of Newaygo County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5809 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI was $2,800. The county assessed it at $152,900.

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