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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $64,900 on Jan 19, 2017

1200 WATERMAN ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
2.5
Baths
2,538 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,900 · Jan 19, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$180 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Roberto Clemente Learning AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
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 100.25

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.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1200 Waterman St 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 95% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Older than 94% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Living area2,538 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 1200 Waterman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,538 ft²92% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac89% of homes92% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than191788% of homes70% of homes6% of homes

About 1200 Waterman St

When did 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI last sell?

1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 19, 2017 for $64,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,538 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI built?

1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Roberto Clemente Learning Academy (elementary), rated D-; Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated F; Western International High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,538 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1917 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1200 Waterman St, Detroit, MI was $180.

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