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$82,165$76 / 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 63How 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 $50,000 on Mar 2, 2005

MERTZ

CARO, MI 48723
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,083 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.
10.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$82K
$52K low$113K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 2, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,058 (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.$25,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,800

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.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyTUSCOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.08
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
McComb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 3.3 mi
M
Caro Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Caro High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Caro Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48723These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,222
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,786
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,980
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.50%

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How this home compares

Mertz 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 90% of homes in Caro 48723
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Caro 48723
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Caro 48723
  • Older than 84% of homes in Tuscola County

What homes are worth in Caro 48723

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

This home
$43K$394K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Caro 48723.

How it measures up in Caro 48723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caro 48723.

Estimated value$82,165
CheaperTypical $170,657Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,083 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,375 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size10.08 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How Mertz ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaro 48723Tuscola County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,16510% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$768% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,083 ft²24% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.08 ac90% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes16% of homes

About Mertz

How much is Mertz, Caro, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Mertz, Caro, MI is $82,165 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $51,507 to $112,823. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Mertz, Caro, MI last sell?

Mertz, Caro, MI last sold on Mar 2, 2005 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Mertz, Caro, MI?

Mertz, Caro, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,083 square feet of living space and a 10.08-acre lot.

When was Mertz, Caro, MI built?

Mertz, Caro, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve Mertz, Caro, MI?

Mertz, Caro, MI is assigned to McComb Elementary School (elementary); Caro Middle School (middle), rated C; Caro High School (high), rated B. All sit in Caro Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Mertz, Caro, MI compare to other homes in Caro 48723?

Among the 4,285 homes in Caro 48723, it is worth more than 10% of them ($82,165 against a typical $170,657), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($76 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,083 ft² against a typical 1,375 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (10.08 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Tuscola County, it is worth more than 16% 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 Mertz, Caro, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for Mertz, Caro, MI was $1,058. The county assessed it at $25,900.

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