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$173,914$176 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5860 CARTER RD

FREELAND, MI 48623
2
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
1.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$174K
$156K low$192K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,105 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$116,550 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
22
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 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
CountyBAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.84
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.

M
Western Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Bay City Western High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
E
Auburn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.9 mi

District: Bay City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48623These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.93%
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.5.7%
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.14,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.218 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,466
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,995
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

5860 Carter 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 86% of homes in Freeland 48623
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Bay County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Freeland 48623
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Bay County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Freeland 48623

What homes are worth in Freeland 48623

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

This home
$101K$645K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Freeland 48623.

How it measures up in Freeland 48623

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeland 48623.

Estimated value$173,914
CheaperTypical $289,317Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size1.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 5860 Carter Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeland 48623Bay County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,91414% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17654% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²5% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.84 ac74% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195716% of homes53% of homes

About 5860 Carter Rd

How much is 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI is $173,914 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $155,808 to $192,020. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI last sell?

5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI?

5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 1.84-acre lot.

When was 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI built?

5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI?

5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI is assigned to Western Middle School (middle), rated B; Bay City Western High School (high), rated B-; Auburn Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Bay City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI compare to other homes in Freeland 48623?

Among the 5,165 homes in Freeland 48623, it is worth more than 14% of them ($173,914 against a typical $289,317), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($176 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 5% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.84 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1957 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Bay County, it is worth more than 52% 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 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5860 Carter Rd, Freeland, MI was $2,105. The county assessed it at $116,550.

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