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$204,985$180 / 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 72How 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 $250,000 on Nov 4, 2025

8797 LAKE VIEW DR

ORLEANS, MI 48865
1.5
Baths
1,136 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.
1.59 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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$205K
$148K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Nov 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$42 (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.$132,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,200

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
CountyIONIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.59
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.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Belding High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
E
Ellis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.8 mi
M
Belding Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Belding Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48865These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,462
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,002
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.46%

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How this home compares

8797 Lake View 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 71% of homes in Ionia County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Ionia County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Orleans 48865

What homes are worth in Orleans 48865

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

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$83K$524K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Orleans 48865.

How it measures up in Orleans 48865

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orleans 48865.

Estimated value$204,985
CheaperTypical $238,938Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size1.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8797 Lake View Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrleans 48865Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,98536% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18048% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,136 ft²33% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.59 ac62% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than196528% of homes39% of homes

About 8797 Lake View Dr

How much is 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI is $204,985 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $147,653 to $262,317. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI last sell?

8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI last sold on Nov 4, 2025 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI?

8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,136 square feet of living space and a 1.59-acre lot.

When was 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI built?

8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI?

8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI is assigned to Belding High School (high), rated C-; Ellis Elementary School (elementary); Belding Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Belding Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI compare to other homes in Orleans 48865?

Among the 755 homes in Orleans 48865, it is worth more than 36% of them ($204,985 against a typical $238,938), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($180 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,136 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.59 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1965 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 29% 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 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8797 Lake View Dr, Orleans, MI was $42. The county assessed it at $132,600.

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