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$86,734
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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Jan 19, 2012

8471 E RUTH DR

BRANCH, MI 49402
0
Baths
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$87K
$83K low$91K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jan 19, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,638 (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.$39,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,600

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.130 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
CountyOCEANA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Walkerville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 7.0 mi
M
Walkerville Public SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 3–12 · 7.1 mi

District: Walkerville Rural Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49402These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.43%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.3,168
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,283
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.50%

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How this home compares

8471 E Ruth Dr 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 90% of homes in Oceana County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Branch 49402

What homes are worth in Branch 49402

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

This home
$48K$547K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Branch 49402.

How it measures up in Branch 49402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Branch 49402.

Estimated value$86,734
CheaperTypical $174,578Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 3.32 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

How 8471 E Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBranch 49402Oceana County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,73414% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac20% of homes41% of homes

About 8471 E Ruth Dr

How much is 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI is $86,734 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $82,924 to $90,544. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI last sell?

8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI last sold on Jan 19, 2012 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI?

8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI is assigned to Walkerville Elementary School (elementary); Walkerville Public School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Walkerville Rural Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI compare to other homes in Branch 49402?

Among the 1,668 homes in Branch 49402, it is worth more than 14% of them ($86,734 against a typical $174,578) and its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 3.32 ac). Measured against all of Oceana County, it is worth more than 10% 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 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8471 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI was $1,638. The county assessed it at $39,800.

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