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$153,270
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 75How 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

8605 E RUTH DR

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

Valuation

$153K
$115K low$191K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,909 (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.$78,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,000

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.135 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.0.77
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.

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

8605 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 67% of homes in Oceana County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% 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 41% 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$153,270
CheaperTypical $174,578Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 3.32 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

How 8605 E Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBranch 49402Oceana County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,27041% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac21% of homes42% of homes

About 8605 E Ruth Dr

How much is 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI is $153,270 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $115,393 to $191,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI last sell?

8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI?

8605 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 8605 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 41% of them ($153,270 against a typical $174,578) and its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 3.32 ac). Measured against all of Oceana County, it is worth more than 33% 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 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8605 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI was $1,909. The county assessed it at $78,000.

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