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$137,880$140 / 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 89How 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

838 RICHARD ST

VASSAR, MI 48768
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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$138K
$122K low$154K high
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.$137,880
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,304

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,737 (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.$55,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTUSCOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.

M
Vassar Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Central SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi

District: Vassar Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48768These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,308
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,882
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,194
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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.No

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

838 Richard 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Vassar 48768
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Vassar 48768

What homes are worth in Vassar 48768

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

This home
$26K$400K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Vassar 48768.

How it measures up in Vassar 48768

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vassar 48768.

Estimated value$137,880
CheaperTypical $162,944Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 838 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVassar 48768Tuscola County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,88038% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14071% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²16% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac9% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than197457% of homes55% of homes

About 838 Richard St

How much is 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI is $137,880 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,221 to $153,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI last sell?

838 Richard St, Vassar, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI?

838 Richard St, Vassar, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI built?

838 Richard St, Vassar, MI was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

What schools serve 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI?

838 Richard St, Vassar, MI is assigned to Vassar Senior High School (middle), rated C; Central School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Vassar Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI compare to other homes in Vassar 48768?

Among the 4,021 homes in Vassar 48768, it is worth more than 38% of them ($137,880 against a typical $162,944), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($140 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 16% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1974 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Tuscola County, it is worth more than 48% 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 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Richard St, Vassar, MI was $1,737. The county assessed it at $55,600.

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