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Market trends in 48401, MI
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
95.3%
5.7% MoM
Median sale price
$357K
$10K MoM
Avg. days on market
16d
17 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
1 MoM
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Sale history for 553 Elk Creek Rd
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,277 (+2.4%)
2024
$1,247 (+4.1%)
2023
$1,198 (+4.3%)
2022
$1,149 (+4.2%)
2021
$1,102 (+0.2%)
2020
$1,101 (+1.4%)
2019
$1,086 (+2.1%)
2018
$1,064 (+3.3%)
2017
$1,030 (−0.6%)
2016
$1,036 (+2.2%)
2015
$1,014 (+2.3%)
2014
$991 (+0.5%)
2013
$986
Tax history for 553 Elk Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,277 (+2.4%)
2024
$1,247 (+4.1%)
2023
$1,198 (+4.3%)
2022
$1,149 (+4.2%)
2021
$1,102 (+0.2%)
2020
$1,101 (+1.4%)
2019
$1,086 (+2.1%)
2018
$1,064 (+3.3%)
2017
$1,030 (−0.6%)
2016
$1,036 (+2.2%)
2015
$1,014 (+2.3%)
2014
$991 (+0.5%)
2013
$986
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: T11N R14E SEC 34 COMM AT THE W 1/4 COR OF SEC RUNN TH N 312.50 FT ALG THE W LINE TH E 697 FT TH S 312.50 FT TH W 697 FT ALG THE E-W 1/4 LINE TO POB 5 A
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
Acres: 5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sanilac County
APN: 240-034-200-030-02
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sandusky Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Sandusky High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Applegate, MI • 48401
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 2.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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2.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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