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$45,939$39 / 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 80How 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
Last sold for $770 on Jul 1, 2025

12042 SANFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48205
1
Baths
1,190 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$46K
$37K low$55K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$770 · Jul 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,215 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,600

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.6 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
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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(7)

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.

H
Osborn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended LearningF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48205These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,963
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,475
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,513
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

12042 Sanford 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Detroit 48205
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Gratiot / Findlay
  • Among the oldest homes in Detroit 48205

What homes are worth in Detroit 48205

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

This home
$26K$114K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Detroit 48205.

How it measures up in Detroit 48205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48205.

Estimated value$45,939
CheaperTypical $65,787Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,190 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 12042 Sanford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGratiot / FindlayDetroit 48205Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,93944% of homes17% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3941% of homes13% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,190 ft²57% of homes70% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac75% of homes43% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than1908almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 12042 Sanford St

How much is 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI is $45,939 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $36,704 to $55,174. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 1, 2025 for $770, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI?

12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,190 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI built?

12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI?

12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Osborn High School (high), rated F; A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning (elementary), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48205?

Among the 14,092 homes in Detroit 48205, it is worth more than 17% of them ($45,939 against a typical $65,787), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($39 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,190 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1908 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 5% 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 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12042 Sanford St, Detroit, MI was $1,215.

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