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STERLING, MI 48659
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,646 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.
20 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$820 (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.$26,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,000

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.37
31
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 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.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyARENAC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.00
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.

E
Standish-Sterling Central Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 5.6 mi
M
Standish-Sterling Central Junior/Senior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Standish-Sterling Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48659These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,612
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,367
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,393
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Arenac County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Arenac County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Arenac County

How it measures up in Sterling 48659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 48659.

Living area1,646 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size20 ac
SmallerTypical 2.46 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 48659Arenac County
Living areabigger than1,646 ft²73% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than199075% of homes77% of homes

About

When did , Sterling, MI last sell?

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

How big is , Sterling, MI?

, Sterling, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,646 square feet of living space and a 20.00-acre lot.

When was , Sterling, MI built?

, Sterling, MI was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve , Sterling, MI?

, Sterling, MI is assigned to Standish-Sterling Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Standish-Sterling Central Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Standish-Sterling Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Sterling, MI compare to other homes in Sterling 48659?

Among the 1,325 homes in Sterling 48659, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,646 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (20 ac against a typical 2.46 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1990 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Sterling, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Sterling, MI was $820. The county assessed it at $26,000.

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