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$172,313$174 / 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

717 RICHARD AVE

WATERVLIET, MI 49098
3
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$172K
$157K low$188K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$64,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,400

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.4 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
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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

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
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Watervliet High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Watervliet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Watervliet School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49098These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.177 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,261
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

717 Richard 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 76% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Watervliet 49098
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Watervliet 49098

What homes are worth in Watervliet 49098

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

This home
$55K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Watervliet 49098.

How it measures up in Watervliet 49098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watervliet 49098.

Estimated value$172,313
CheaperTypical $198,547Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 717 Richard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatervliet 49098Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,31341% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17474% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²17% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac21% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196054% of homes51% of homes

About 717 Richard Ave

How much is 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI is $172,313 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,574 to $188,052. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI last sell?

717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI last sold on Jun 2, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI?

717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI built?

717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI?

717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI is assigned to South Elementary School (elementary); Watervliet High School (high), rated C; Watervliet Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Watervliet School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 717 Richard Ave, Watervliet, MI compare to other homes in Watervliet 49098?

Among the 2,816 homes in Watervliet 49098, it is worth more than 41% of them ($172,313 against a typical $198,547), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($174 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 17% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1960 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 24% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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