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$212,968$172 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Mar 12, 2021

978 S RANSOM RD

WHITE CLOUD, MI 49349
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,240 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$213K
$205K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Mar 12, 2021
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.$212,968
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$170,374

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,095 (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.$71,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEWAYGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
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
White Cloud High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
White Cloud Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.2 mi
M
White Cloud Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi

District: White Cloud Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49349These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.9,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,611
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

978 S Ransom Rd 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 69% of homes in White Cloud 49349
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in White Cloud 49349
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in White Cloud 49349
  • Older than 73% of homes in White Cloud 49349

What homes are worth in White Cloud 49349

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

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$47K$475K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in White Cloud 49349.

How it measures up in White Cloud 49349

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in White Cloud 49349.

Estimated value$212,968
CheaperTypical $156,339Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,164 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 4.01 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 978 S Ransom Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhite Cloud 49349Newaygo County
Estimated valuepricier than$212,96869% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17233% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²57% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac17% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than196327% of homes32% of homes

About 978 S Ransom Rd

How much is 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI is $212,968 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $205,300 to $220,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI last sell?

978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI last sold on Mar 12, 2021 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI?

978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI built?

978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI?

978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI is assigned to White Cloud High School (high), rated D; White Cloud Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; White Cloud Junior High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in White Cloud Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI compare to other homes in White Cloud 49349?

Among the 4,545 homes in White Cloud 49349, it is worth more than 69% of them ($212,968 against a typical $156,339), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($172 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 4.01 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1963 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Newaygo County, it is worth more than 53% 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 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 S Ransom Rd, White Cloud, MI was $2,095. The county assessed it at $71,300.

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