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$136,532$147 / 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 90How 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

PHILLIPS

DEFORD, MI 48729
3
Beds
1
Baths
928 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$137K
$123K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,623 (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.$139,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,400

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.39 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
CountyTUSCOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.00
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.

M
Kingston High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.5 mi
E
Kingston Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.8 mi

District: Kingston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48729These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,821
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,321
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

Phillips 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Deford 48729
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Tuscola County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Deford 48729

What homes are worth in Deford 48729

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

This home
$30K$455K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Deford 48729.

How it measures up in Deford 48729

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deford 48729.

Estimated value$136,532
CheaperTypical $151,773Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area928 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 3.46 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How Phillips ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeford 48729Tuscola County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,53242% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14773% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than928 ft²16% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than19005% of homes9% of homes

About Phillips

How much is Phillips, Deford, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Phillips, Deford, MI is $136,532 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,892 to $150,172. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Phillips, Deford, MI last sell?

Phillips, Deford, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Phillips, Deford, MI?

Phillips, Deford, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 928 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was Phillips, Deford, MI built?

Phillips, Deford, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve Phillips, Deford, MI?

Phillips, Deford, MI is assigned to Kingston High School (middle), rated B-; Kingston Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Kingston Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Phillips, Deford, MI compare to other homes in Deford 48729?

Among the 638 homes in Deford 48729, it is worth more than 42% of them ($136,532 against a typical $151,773), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($147 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 16% of them (928 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (40 ac against a typical 3.46 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1900 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Tuscola County, it is worth more than 38% 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 Phillips, Deford, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for Phillips, Deford, MI was $1,623. The county assessed it at $139,200.

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