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$270,842$242 / 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 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $225,000 on Jun 7, 2024

8685 STAPLES ST

MONTAGUE, MI 49437
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$271K
$180K low$361K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Jun 7, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMUSKEGON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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
Oehrli Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Montague High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Nellie B Chisholm Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Montague Area Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49437These 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.123
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 100.14

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.81%
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.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,292
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,069
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

8685 Staples 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Muskegon County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Montague 49437
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Montague 49437
  • Older than 72% of homes in Montague 49437

What homes are worth in Montague 49437

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

This home
$22K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Montague 49437.

How it measures up in Montague 49437

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montague 49437.

Estimated value$270,842
CheaperTypical $262,516Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8685 Staples St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontague 49437Muskegon County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,84252% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24268% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²23% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac21% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than195728% of homes38% of homes

About 8685 Staples St

How much is 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI is $270,842 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $180,410 to $361,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI last sell?

8685 Staples St, Montague, MI last sold on Jun 7, 2024 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI?

8685 Staples St, Montague, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI built?

8685 Staples St, Montague, MI was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI?

8685 Staples St, Montague, MI is assigned to Oehrli Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Montague High School (high), rated C+; Nellie B Chisholm Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Montague Area Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8685 Staples St, Montague, MI compare to other homes in Montague 49437?

Among the 3,710 homes in Montague 49437, it is worth more than 52% of them ($270,842 against a typical $262,516), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($242 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1957 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Muskegon County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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