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$320,640
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 93How 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 $144,700 on Oct 9, 2019

8538 S COTTONWOOD AVE

HOWARD CITY, MI 49329
0
Baths
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$321K
$297K low$345K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$144,700 · Oct 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,903 (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.$150,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEWAYGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
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

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
Tri County Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.8 mi
H
Tri County Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
M
Tri County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Tri County Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49329These 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.118
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 100.18

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.47%

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How this home compares

8538 S Cottonwood Ave 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 77% of homes in Newaygo County

What homes are worth in Howard City 49329

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

This home
$64K$554K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Howard City 49329.

How it measures up in Howard City 49329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howard City 49329.

Estimated value$320,640
CheaperTypical $241,906Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.98 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

How 8538 S Cottonwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHoward City 49329Newaygo County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,64074% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac63% of homes59% of homes

About 8538 S Cottonwood Ave

How much is 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI is $320,640 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $296,729 to $344,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI last sell?

8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI last sold on Oct 9, 2019 for $144,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI?

8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI is assigned to Tri County Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Tri County Senior High School (high), rated B-; Tri County Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Tri County Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI compare to other homes in Howard City 49329?

Among the 3,419 homes in Howard City 49329, it is worth more than 74% of them ($320,640 against a typical $241,906) and its lot is bigger than 63% of them (3 ac against a typical 1.98 ac). Measured against all of Newaygo County, it is worth more than 77% 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 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8538 S Cottonwood Ave, Howard City, MI was $2,903. The county assessed it at $150,600.

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