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$300,883$124 / 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 74How 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
Last sold for $210,000 on Dec 7, 2009

5970 RIVER RD

EAST CHINA, MI 48054
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,427 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$301K
$224K low$378K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Dec 7, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,376 (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.$183,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$366,800

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.109 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Marine City High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Marine City Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Belle River Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi

District: East China School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48054These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.7,259
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.173 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,662
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.53%

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

5970 River 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 more than 74% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in East China 48054
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in East China 48054
  • Older than 87% of homes in East China 48054

What homes are worth in East China 48054

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

This home
$99K$693K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in East China 48054.

How it measures up in East China 48054

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East China 48054.

Estimated value$300,883
CheaperTypical $286,606Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,427 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5970 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast China 48054St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,88354% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12418% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,427 ft²87% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac29% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than194513% of homes25% of homes

About 5970 River Rd

How much is 5970 River Rd, East China, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5970 River Rd, East China, MI is $300,883 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,744 to $378,022. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5970 River Rd, East China, MI last sell?

5970 River Rd, East China, MI last sold on Dec 7, 2009 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5970 River Rd, East China, MI?

5970 River Rd, East China, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,427 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 5970 River Rd, East China, MI built?

5970 River Rd, East China, MI was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5970 River Rd, East China, MI?

5970 River Rd, East China, MI is assigned to Marine City High School (high), rated B+; Marine City Middle School (middle), rated C+; Belle River Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in East China School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5970 River Rd, East China, MI compare to other homes in East China 48054?

Among the 2,903 homes in East China 48054, it is worth more than 54% of them ($300,883 against a typical $286,606), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($124 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,427 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1945 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 74% 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 5970 River Rd, East China, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5970 River Rd, East China, MI was $2,376. The county assessed it at $183,400.

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