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$378,454$331 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

5979 GAVIN LAKE AVE NE

ROCKFORD, MI 49341
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,144 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$378K
$350K low$407K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,856 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$156,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,800

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyKent
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

E
Ellis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.0 mi
M
Belding Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi
H
Belding High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Belding Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49341These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.451 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,521
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,089
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne 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 72% of homes in Rockford 49341
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Kent County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rockford 49341
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Kent County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Rockford 49341

What homes are worth in Rockford 49341

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

This home
$221K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Rockford 49341.

How it measures up in Rockford 49341

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 49341.

Estimated value$378,454
CheaperTypical $457,359Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockford 49341Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$378,45428% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33173% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²17% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac57% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than197523% of homes56% of homes

About 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne

How much is 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI is $378,454 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $349,661 to $407,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI?

5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI built?

5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI?

5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI is assigned to Ellis Elementary School (elementary); Belding Middle School (middle), rated C; Belding High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Belding Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI compare to other homes in Rockford 49341?

Among the 14,387 homes in Rockford 49341, it is worth more than 28% of them ($378,454 against a typical $457,359), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($331 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1975 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 60% 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 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5979 Gavin Lake Ave Ne, Rockford, MI was $1,856. The county assessed it at $156,900.

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