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$215,852$250 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

6049 RUTHERFORD AVE

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
3
Beds
2
Baths
864 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

$216K
$209K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,810 (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.$77,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,600

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.5 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
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 · 800 ft²Porch · 18 ft²

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
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 · 1.3 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%

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How this home compares

6049 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 86% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Ingham County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • 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
$135K$849K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$215,852
CheaperTypical $334,470Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,675 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 6049 Rutherford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,85214% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25084% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²4% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac38% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198066% of homes74% of homes

About 6049 Rutherford Ave

How much is 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI is $215,852 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,652 to $223,052. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI last sell?

6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI last sold on Aug 1, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI built?

6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

6049 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 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,596 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is worth more than 14% of them ($215,852 against a typical $334,470), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($250 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 4% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,675 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1980 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 52% 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 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6049 Rutherford Ave, East Lansing, MI was $3,810. The county assessed it at $77,300.

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