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$259,737$166 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

5978 GRAND RIVER DR

GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837
2
Baths
1,560 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$260K
$233K low$287K 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.$165,737
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$132,590
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.35%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$94,000
LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NA · recorded Nov 21, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,951 (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.$118,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,666

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEATON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Kenneth T. Beagle Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Grand Ledge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Grand Ledge Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48837These 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.82
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.19,646
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.257 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,355
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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

5978 Grand River Dr 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 69% of homes in Grand Ledge 48837
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Grand Ledge 48837

What homes are worth in Grand Ledge 48837

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

This home
$130K$687K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Grand Ledge 48837.

How it measures up in Grand Ledge 48837

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Ledge 48837.

Estimated value$259,737
CheaperTypical $310,962Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 5978 Grand River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrand Ledge 48837Eaton County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,73731% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16627% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²44% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac50% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197349% of homes50% of homes

About 5978 Grand River Dr

How much is 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI is $259,737 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,920 to $286,554. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI last sell?

5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI?

5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI built?

5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI?

5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI is assigned to Kenneth T. Beagle Middle School (middle), rated A; Willow Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Grand Ledge High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Grand Ledge Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI compare to other homes in Grand Ledge 48837?

Among the 7,318 homes in Grand Ledge 48837, it is worth more than 31% of them ($259,737 against a typical $310,962), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($166 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1973 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Eaton County, it is worth more than 55% 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 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5978 Grand River Dr, Grand Ledge, MI was $2,951. The county assessed it at $118,200.

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