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$202,277$129 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $175,000 on May 7, 2021

705 LAFAYETTE ST

IONIA, MI 48846
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,564 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$202K
$183K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · May 7, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,422 (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.$76,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,600

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.12 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
CountyIONIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

E
Jefferson SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Ionia Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Ionia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Ionia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48846These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.20,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.189 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.46%

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How this home compares

705 Lafayette St 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 Ionia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Ionia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Ionia County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Ionia 48846

What homes are worth in Ionia 48846

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

This home
$77K$469K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Ionia 48846.

How it measures up in Ionia 48846

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ionia 48846.

Estimated value$202,277
CheaperTypical $219,035Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,429 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 705 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIonia 48846Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,27741% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12923% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac39% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than191810% of homes15% of homes

About 705 Lafayette St

How much is 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI is $202,277 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $183,283 to $221,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI last sell?

705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI last sold on May 7, 2021 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI?

705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI built?

705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI?

705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI is assigned to Jefferson School (elementary), rated D+; Ionia Middle School (middle), rated C+; Ionia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Ionia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI compare to other homes in Ionia 48846?

Among the 5,213 homes in Ionia 48846, it is worth more than 41% of them ($202,277 against a typical $219,035), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($129 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,429 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1918 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 28% 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 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI was $2,422. The county assessed it at $76,800.

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