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$259,282$150 / 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

8261 COLUMBIA HWY

EATON RAPIDS, MI 48827
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,731 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.
1.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$259K
$235K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,083 (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.$149,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,010

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.Bi-Level
CountyEATON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.51
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.

H
Eaton Rapids High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Lockwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 5.7 mi
M
Eaton Rapids Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi

District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48827These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,527
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.139 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

8261 Columbia Hwy 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Eaton County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Eaton Rapids 48827
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Eaton County

What homes are worth in Eaton Rapids 48827

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

This home
$98K$534K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Eaton Rapids 48827.

How it measures up in Eaton Rapids 48827

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eaton Rapids 48827.

Estimated value$259,282
CheaperTypical $233,040Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,731 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size1.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 8261 Columbia Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEaton Rapids 48827Eaton County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,28260% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15038% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,731 ft²70% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.51 ac48% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197652% of homes54% of homes

About 8261 Columbia Hwy

How much is 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI is $259,282 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,025 to $283,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI last sell?

8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI?

8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,731 square feet of living space and a 1.51-acre lot.

When was 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI built?

8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a bi-level home.

What schools serve 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI?

8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI is assigned to Eaton Rapids High School (high), rated B+; Lockwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Eaton Rapids Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Eaton Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Eaton Rapids 48827?

Among the 6,167 homes in Eaton Rapids 48827, it is worth more than 60% of them ($259,282 against a typical $233,040), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($150 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,731 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.51 ac against a typical 1.64 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1976 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Eaton County, it is worth more than 54% 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 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8261 Columbia Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI was $3,083. The county assessed it at $149,200.

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