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$653,064$278 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $245,000 on Oct 13, 2011

6845 COTTONWOOD AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
3.5
Baths
2,350 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.
10 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$653K
$572K low$734K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Oct 13, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,999 (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.$272,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$544,000

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.30 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNEWAYGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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

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

H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.8 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.5 mi

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49307These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

6845 Cottonwood 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Newaygo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Big Rapids 49307

What homes are worth in Big Rapids 49307

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

This home
$48K$560K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Big Rapids 49307.

How it measures up in Big Rapids 49307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Rapids 49307.

Estimated value$653,064
CheaperTypical $213,258Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area2,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size10 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 6845 Cottonwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Newaygo County
Estimated valuepricier than$653,064almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27896% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than2,350 ft²89% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10 ac85% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than200090% of homes83% of homes

About 6845 Cottonwood Ave

How much is 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI is $653,064 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $571,722 to $734,406. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Oct 13, 2011 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,350 square feet of living space and a 10.00-acre lot.

When was 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI built?

6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI is assigned to Big Rapids High School (high), rated B-; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Big Rapids Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Big Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,458 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is worth more than almost all of them ($653,064 against a typical $213,258), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($278 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,350 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (10 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2000 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Newaygo County, it is worth more than 98% 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 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6845 Cottonwood Ave, Big Rapids, MI was $4,999. The county assessed it at $272,000.

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