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2348 Segwun Ave SE
C+ Composite 64.62
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +27.2/30.0
  • DSCR +9.5/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +6.4/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$219,000

2348 Segwun Ave SE · Lowell, MI 49331
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,512 sqft · Manufactured public records · 117 Days on market
Built 1995 0.28 ac lot $145/sqft · 122% above area

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

Key facts

  • Hot tub
  • Invisible fence
  • Sauna

Tags

CUSTOM CHICKEN COOPPOOLHOT TUBSAUNAFRUIT-BEARING TREESINVISIBLE FENCE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $219k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $572 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $219k).
  • Recommended offer: $199k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% vs local median 2.9% in Lowell — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 80/100 on livability (#76 in MI, #1,669 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Lowell Area Schools (rural): math 51% / reading 64% proficiency, ranked #51 of 540 in MI (top 9%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: 116 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 2,253 units permitted in Kent County in 2024 (969 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Kent County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $61k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 117 days — a 9% lower offer ($199k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 21 sale attempts since 31y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $63k; list at $219k implies a 248% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $56/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $199,290 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 117 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.14%
Cap rate
9.73%
Cash-on-cash
12.28%
DSCR
1.55
GRM
7.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$98,461
List price
$219,000
Delta
122.42%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
2 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
780 Bowes Rd SE 0.50mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,351 (-11%) 3mo $170,000 $126 48

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
0.4%
Equity multiple
1.01×
Total profit
$907
Equity at exit
$32,654
10-year hold
IRR
10.0%
Equity multiple
1.78×
Total profit
$47,571
Equity at exit
$18,935

Cash invested: $61,320 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 49331

Home prices YoY
-31.2%
Active inventory
116
Price-to-rent
7.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,500 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,148
Tax from tax record
$108 /mo · $1,294/yr
Insurance
$91
Flood insurance flood zone
−$56 /mo · $666/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$525
Net cashflow
$572

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,776
Max offer price $219,000
Occupancy floor 72%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$54,750
Closing costs
$6,570
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
220 King St #9 Lowell, MI 2.0 2.0 1150 $2,500 $2.17 13d 1 0.97mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-06-10
    days on market $219,000 Active 117 DOM
  2. 2026-06-09
    days on market $219,000 Active 116 DOM
  3. 2026-06-08
    days on market $219,000 Active 115 DOM
  4. 2026-06-07
    days on market $219,000 Active 114 DOM
  5. 2026-06-05
    days on market $219,000 Active 111 DOM
  6. 2026-06-03
    days on market $219,000 Active 110 DOM
  7. 2026-06-03
    days on market $219,000 Active 109 DOM
  8. 2026-06-01
    days on market $219,000 Active 108 DOM
  9. 2026-05-31
    days on market $219,000 Active 107 DOM
  10. 2026-05-13
    status Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  11. 2026-05-13
    status Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  12. 2026-05-13
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  13. 2026-05-05
    status Pending 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  14. 2026-05-05
    status Pending 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  15. 2026-05-05
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  16. 2026-04-29
    price $219,000 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  17. 2026-04-28
    status Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  18. 2026-04-28
    price $219,000 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  19. 2026-04-28
    status Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  20. 2026-04-28
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  21. 2026-04-28
    price $219,000
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  22. 2026-04-20
    historical
  23. 2026-04-20
    historical
  24. 2026-04-18
    listed $215,000 Active
  25. 2026-04-18
    listed $215,000 Active
  26. 2026-02-25
    historical
  27. 2026-02-24
    historical 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  28. 2025-12-05
    listed $265,000 Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  29. 2025-12-05
    listed $265,000 Active 836-char remark
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  30. 2025-12-05
    listed $265,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (836 chars)

    Your Dream of Country Living--Just Minutes From Downtown Lowell!This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home delivers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and pure potential. If you've been waiting for a property with character and big-time upside. .. this is it. Step outside to your personal backyard playground--complete with a one-of-a-kind custom chicken coop, a pool, hot tub, and sauna (all per seller in working condition). Fruit-bearing trees offer your own homegrown harvests, and an invisible fence keeps pets safe while they roam. Families will love the school bus stop conveniently located at the top of the driveway. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this property gives you the freedom to create a true outdoor oasis with space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Bring your vision--opportunity is knocking.

  31. 2025-11-05
    historical
  32. 2025-11-04
    historical
  33. 2025-09-23
    price $264,000
  34. 2025-09-22
    price $264,000
  35. 2025-09-22
    price $264,000
  36. 2025-09-10
    listed $284,900 Active
  37. 2025-09-10
    listed $284,900 Active
  38. 2014-09-25
    historical
  39. 2014-09-16
    historical
  40. 2010-12-17
    soldstatus $63,000
  41. 2010-12-08
    soldstatus $63,000
  42. 2010-12-08
    soldstatus $63,000
  43. 2010-03-06
    listed $69,900
  44. 2010-03-06
    listed $69,900
  45. 2005-09-26
    historical
  46. 2004-10-04
    listed $135,500
  47. 2004-10-04
    listed $135,500
  48. 2003-11-27
    historical
  49. 2003-05-27
    listed $155,900
  50. 2003-05-27
    listed $155,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,294 · $108/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,333 · $194/mo
Expected delta
+$1,039/yr (+$87/mo · 80.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$30,000
− Mortgage interest
−$12,267
− Property taxes
−$1,294
− Insurance
−$1,762
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,400
− Management
−$2,400
− Depreciation
−$6,371
Taxable income
$3,506
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$841
After-tax cash flow
$6,021/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Lowell Area Schools
NCES district ID
2622050
Math proficiency
51% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
64% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$64,828
Composite
50.37/100
National rank
#1873
State rank
#51 of 540 in MI

Livability — Lowell

Score
80/100
State rank
#76
US rank
#1669

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A Employment B Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Population (ZIP)
17,419

Population outlook (Kent County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
712,484 people
By 2030
748,618 · +5.1%
By 2040
814,777 · +14.4%
By 2050
868,556 · +21.9%
By 2075
966,487 · +35.7%
By 2100
967,975 · +35.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (88%)
Race & ethnicity
White 88% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 1%
Common ancestry
Iranian 16% Romanian 8% Italian 3%
Foreign-born
1%
Languages at home
98% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Spanish 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kent

2024 margin
Lean D (+5.4) · D 51.8% · R 46.5% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
+4.8pp toward D · 2008: 0.5pp · 2024: 5.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+5.4 2020: D+6.1 2016: R+3.1 2012: R+7.9 2008: D+0.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -120.98%
Current HPI
266.8058
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+4766.7% since first listed
45 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-13 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-13 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-13 Relisted SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-05-05 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-05 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-05 Pending SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-29 Price Changed $219,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-28 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-28 Price Changed $219,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-28 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-28 Relisted SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-28 Price Changed $219,000 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-20 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-20 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-18 Listed $215,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-18 Listed $215,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-02-25 Listing Removed SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-02-24 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-12-05 Listed $265,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-12-05 Listed $265,000 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2025-12-05 Listed $265,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-11-05 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-11-04 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-23 Price Changed $264,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-09-22 Price Changed $264,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-22 Price Changed $264,000 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2025-09-10 Listed $284,900 REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-10 Listed $284,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2014-09-25 Listing Removed SW Michigan MLS
  • 2014-09-16 Listing Removed SW Michigan MLS
  • 2010-12-17 Sold (Public Records) $63,000 Public Records
  • 2010-12-08 Sold (MLS) $63,000 REALCOMP
  • 2010-12-08 Sold (MLS) $63,000 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2010-03-06 Listed $69,900 REALCOMP
  • 2010-03-06 Listed $69,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2005-09-26 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2004-10-04 Listed $135,500 REALCOMP
  • 2004-10-04 Listed $135,500 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2003-11-27 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2003-05-27 Listed $155,900 REALCOMP
  • 2003-05-27 Listed $155,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 1995-09-18 Sold (MLS) $4,500 REALCOMP
  • 1995-09-18 Sold (MLS) $4,500 SW Michigan MLS
  • 1995-05-22 Listed $4,500 REALCOMP
  • 1995-05-22 Listed $4,500 SW Michigan MLS

Property tax history

-0.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,294 · -27.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

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