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$323,424$103 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $61,500 on Dec 29, 1995

729 JAY ST

BELDING, MI 48809
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,139 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.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jan 15, 2026.

Valuation

$323K
$264K low$383K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$61,500 · Dec 29, 1995
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$199,424
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$159,539
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.36%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$124,000
INTERVALE MORTGAGE CORP · 8.19% 1 · recorded May 24, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,953 (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.$164,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,200

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
CountyIONIA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1999
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

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Ellis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.4 mi
M
Belding Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Belding High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Belding Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48809These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.92%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,765
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,613
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,863
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

729 Jay 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 75% of homes in Ionia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Belding 48809
  • Among the largest homes in Belding 48809
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Ionia County

What homes are worth in Belding 48809

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

This home
$125K$624K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Belding 48809.

How it measures up in Belding 48809

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belding 48809.

Estimated value$323,424
CheaperTypical $248,900Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,139 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 729 Jay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelding 48809Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$323,42474% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1033% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than3,139 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac39% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197156% of homes45% of homes

About 729 Jay St

How much is 729 Jay St, Belding, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Jay St, Belding, MI is $323,424 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $263,823 to $383,025. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Jay St, Belding, MI last sell?

729 Jay St, Belding, MI last sold on Dec 29, 1995 for $61,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 Jay St, Belding, MI?

729 Jay St, Belding, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,139 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 729 Jay St, Belding, MI built?

729 Jay St, Belding, MI was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 729 Jay St, Belding, MI?

729 Jay St, Belding, MI is assigned to Ellis Elementary School (elementary); Belding Middle School (middle), rated C; Belding High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Belding Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 729 Jay St, Belding, MI compare to other homes in Belding 48809?

Among the 3,918 homes in Belding 48809, it is worth more than 74% of them ($323,424 against a typical $248,900), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($103 against a typical $185), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,139 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1971 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 75% 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 729 Jay St, Belding, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Jay St, Belding, MI was $2,953. The county assessed it at $164,600.

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