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$262,014$126 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on Aug 7, 2007

8489 WATSON

SCOTTS, MI 49088
2.5
Baths
2,086 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$262K
$238K low$286K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Aug 7, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,441 (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.$104,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$123,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Climax - Scotts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Climax-Scotts Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49088These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,394
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,763
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

8489 Watson 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 73% of homes in Scotts 49088
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Scotts 49088
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Scotts 49088
  • Older than 86% of homes in Scotts 49088

What homes are worth in Scotts 49088

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

This home
$119K$715K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Scotts 49088.

How it measures up in Scotts 49088

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotts 49088.

Estimated value$262,014
CheaperTypical $327,155Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 8489 Watson ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotts 49088Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,01427% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1268% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,086 ft²84% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac36% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than193014% of homes17% of homes

About 8489 Watson

How much is 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI is $262,014 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $238,379 to $285,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI last sell?

8489 Watson, Scotts, MI last sold on Aug 7, 2007 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI?

8489 Watson, Scotts, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,086 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI built?

8489 Watson, Scotts, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI?

8489 Watson, Scotts, MI is assigned to Climax - Scotts Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Climax-Scotts Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI compare to other homes in Scotts 49088?

Among the 1,545 homes in Scotts 49088, it is worth more than 27% of them ($262,014 against a typical $327,155), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($126 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,086 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1930 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 47% 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 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8489 Watson, Scotts, MI was $2,441. The county assessed it at $104,300.

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