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$118,625$112 / ft²
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Last sold for $20,000 on Sep 20, 2016

5972 HOWARD ST

DEFORD, MI 48729
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,056 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$119K
$113K low$125K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Sep 20, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$989 (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.$59,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,600

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.Condo/Apartment
CountyTUSCOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(2)

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
Kingston High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Kingston Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.8 mi

District: Kingston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48729These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,821
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

5972 Howard 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 less than 70% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Deford 48729
  • Older than 91% of homes in Deford 48729

What homes are worth in Deford 48729

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

This home
$32K$410K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Deford 48729.

How it measures up in Deford 48729

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deford 48729.

Estimated value$118,625
CheaperTypical $150,865Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 3.41 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5972 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeford 48729Tuscola County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,62534% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11252% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²28% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac4% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than19209% of homes16% of homes

About 5972 Howard St

How much is 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI is $118,625 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $112,527 to $124,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI last sell?

5972 Howard St, Deford, MI last sold on Sep 20, 2016 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI?

5972 Howard St, Deford, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI built?

5972 Howard St, Deford, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI?

5972 Howard St, Deford, MI is assigned to Kingston High School (middle), rated C+; Kingston Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Kingston Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI compare to other homes in Deford 48729?

Among the 638 homes in Deford 48729, it is worth more than 34% of them ($118,625 against a typical $150,865), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($112 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 3.41 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1920 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Tuscola County, it is worth more than 30% 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 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5972 Howard St, Deford, MI was $989. The county assessed it at $59,300.

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