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$249,149$152 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

6042 RUTHERFORD AVE

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,640 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$249K
$229K low$269K 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.$137,072
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$109,658
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.43%
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.$112,077
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Jun 11, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,628 (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.$98,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,000

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.8 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
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 1,400 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Whitehills Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
MacDonald Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: East Lansing School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48823These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.92%
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.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,658
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.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

6042 Rutherford Ave 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 79% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Ingham County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Ingham County

What homes are worth in East Lansing 48823

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

This home
$134K$856K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in East Lansing 48823.

How it measures up in East Lansing 48823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Lansing 48823.

Estimated value$249,149
CheaperTypical $342,023Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 6042 Rutherford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,14921% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1529% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²49% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac37% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198066% of homes74% of homes

About 6042 Rutherford Ave

How much is 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI is $249,149 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $229,371 to $268,927. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI last sell?

6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI last sold on Jun 11, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI built?

6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI is assigned to Whitehills Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Lansing High School (high), rated A; MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in East Lansing School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,578 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is worth more than 21% of them ($249,149 against a typical $342,023), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($152 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1980 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 61% 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 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6042 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI was $3,628. The county assessed it at $98,500.

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