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$294,082$128 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

917 JAMES ST

BELDING, MI 48809
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,295 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.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$294K
$273K low$315K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$294,082
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$235,266

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,389 (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.$104,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,600

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.0.30
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

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

H
Belding High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Belding Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Ellis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 mi

District: Belding Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48809These 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.127
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 100.17

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.11,765
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,613
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,863
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

917 James 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 more than 68% of homes in Ionia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Belding 48809
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Belding 48809
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Ionia County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Ionia County

What homes are worth in Belding 48809

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

This home
$120K$622K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Belding 48809.

How it measures up in Belding 48809

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belding 48809.

Estimated value$294,082
CheaperTypical $248,934Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,295 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 917 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelding 48809Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,08267% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1289% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,295 ft²92% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac32% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than192231% of homes20% of homes

About 917 James St

How much is 917 James St, Belding, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 917 James St, Belding, MI is $294,082 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $273,220 to $314,944. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 917 James St, Belding, MI last sell?

917 James St, Belding, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 917 James St, Belding, MI?

917 James St, Belding, MI has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,295 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 917 James St, Belding, MI built?

917 James St, Belding, MI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 917 James St, Belding, MI?

917 James St, Belding, MI is assigned to Belding High School (high), rated D+; Belding Middle School (middle), rated C; Ellis Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Belding Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 917 James St, Belding, MI compare to other homes in Belding 48809?

Among the 3,918 homes in Belding 48809, it is worth more than 67% of them ($294,082 against a typical $248,934), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($128 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,295 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1922 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 68% 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 917 James St, Belding, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 917 James St, Belding, MI was $6,389. The county assessed it at $104,800.

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