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$540,307$348 / 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 96How 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

7281 CARDINAL ST

CLAY, MI 48001
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,552 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$540K
$519K low$561K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,760 (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.$216,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,000

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.51 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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

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

M
Algonac Juniorsenior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Millside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 4.2 mi

District: Algonac Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48001These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,036
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,096
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,758
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

7281 Cardinal 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 more than 95% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in St. Clair County

What homes are worth in Algonac 48001

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

This home
$61K$744K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Algonac 48001.

How it measures up in Algonac 48001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Algonac 48001.

Estimated value$540,307
CheaperTypical $240,970Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$348
CheaperTypical $175Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,465 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 7281 Cardinal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlgonac 48001St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,30791% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34898% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²56% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac33% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than197851% of homes57% of homes

About 7281 Cardinal St

How much is 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI is $540,307 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $519,496 to $561,118. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI last sell?

7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI?

7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI built?

7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI?

7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI is assigned to Algonac Juniorsenior High School (middle), rated C; Millside Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Algonac Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI compare to other homes in Algonac 48001?

Among the 6,351 homes in Algonac 48001, it is worth more than 91% of them ($540,307 against a typical $240,970), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($348 against a typical $175), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,465 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1978 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 95% 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 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7281 Cardinal St, Clay, MI was $3,760. The county assessed it at $216,500.

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