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$185,948$194 / 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 77How 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

9280 RUTTAN RD NW

ALDEN, MI 49612
1
Baths
960 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.
10.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$186K
$143K low$229K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,729 (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.$119,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
45
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyKALKASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.12
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Rapid City Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi
M
Kalkaska Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.9 mi
H
Kalkaska High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi

District: Kalkaska Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49612These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.1,358
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

9280 Ruttan Rd Nw 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 76% of homes in Alden 49612
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Alden 49612
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Alden 49612
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Kalkaska County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Kalkaska County

What homes are worth in Alden 49612

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

This home
$63K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Alden 49612.

How it measures up in Alden 49612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alden 49612.

Estimated value$185,948
CheaperTypical $340,490Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,463 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size10.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2.22 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 49612Kalkaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,94824% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19430% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²17% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.12 ac83% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199662% of homes69% of homes

About 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw

How much is 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI is $185,948 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $142,759 to $229,137. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI last sell?

9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI?

9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI has 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 10.12-acre lot.

When was 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI built?

9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

What schools serve 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI?

9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI is assigned to Rapid City Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Kalkaska Middle School (middle), rated C; Kalkaska High School (high), rated B. All sit in Kalkaska Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI compare to other homes in Alden 49612?

Among the 966 homes in Alden 49612, it is worth more than 24% of them ($185,948 against a typical $340,490), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($194 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 17% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,463 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (10.12 ac against a typical 2.22 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1996 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Kalkaska County, it is worth more than 48% 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 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9280 Ruttan Rd Nw, Alden, MI was $1,729. The county assessed it at $119,400.

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