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$254,224$191 / 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 92How 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 $67,500 on Sep 1, 1989

861 HOWARD ST

OTSEGO, MI 49078
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,328 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$254K
$235K low$274K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$67,500 · Sep 1, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,330 (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.$118,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyALLEGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Dix Street Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Otsego Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Otsego High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Otsego Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49078These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.95%
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.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,792
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

861 Howard 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Allegan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Allegan County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Allegan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Allegan County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Allegan County

What homes are worth in Otsego 49078

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

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$117K$533K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Otsego 49078.

How it measures up in Otsego 49078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otsego 49078.

Estimated value$254,224
CheaperTypical $264,430Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 861 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtsego 49078Allegan County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,22447% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19152% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,328 ft²40% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac24% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196542% of homes28% of homes

About 861 Howard St

How much is 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI is $254,224 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $234,517 to $273,931. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI last sell?

861 Howard St, Otsego, MI last sold on Sep 1, 1989 for $67,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI?

861 Howard St, Otsego, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,328 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI built?

861 Howard St, Otsego, MI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI?

861 Howard St, Otsego, MI is assigned to Dix Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Otsego Middle School (middle), rated B; Otsego High School (high), rated A. All sit in Otsego Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI compare to other homes in Otsego 49078?

Among the 3,540 homes in Otsego 49078, it is worth more than 47% of them ($254,224 against a typical $264,430), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($191 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,328 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1965 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Allegan County, it is worth more than 27% 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 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Howard St, Otsego, MI was $2,330. The county assessed it at $118,200.

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