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$256,954$213 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $99,900 on Sep 9, 2019

917 JAMES ST

PORTLAND, MI 48875
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,209 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$257K
$246K low$268K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,900 · Sep 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,561 (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.$100,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,400

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.22 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
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.0.32
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

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
Oakwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Portland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Portland High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Portland Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48875These 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.107
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 100.21

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,469
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,283
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.47%

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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 less than 66% of homes in Portland 48875
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Ionia County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Portland 48875
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Ionia County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Portland 48875

What homes are worth in Portland 48875

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

This home
$152K$618K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Portland 48875.

How it measures up in Portland 48875

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 48875.

Estimated value$256,954
CheaperTypical $295,759Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,209 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 917 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortland 48875Ionia County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,95434% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21359% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,209 ft²25% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac27% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195228% of homes29% of homes

About 917 James St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 917 James St, Portland, MI is $256,954 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $245,796 to $268,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

917 James St, Portland, MI last sold on Sep 9, 2019 for $99,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 917 James St, Portland, MI?

917 James St, Portland, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,209 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 917 James St, Portland, MI built?

917 James St, Portland, MI was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 917 James St, Portland, MI?

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

How does 917 James St, Portland, MI compare to other homes in Portland 48875?

Among the 3,572 homes in Portland 48875, it is worth more than 34% of them ($256,954 against a typical $295,759), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($213 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,209 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1952 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Ionia County, it is worth more than 51% 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, Portland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 917 James St, Portland, MI was $2,561. The county assessed it at $100,700.

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