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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $20,000 on Aug 8, 2025

1240 WATERMAN ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
2.5
Baths
2,544 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$20,000 · Aug 8, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,266 (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.$114,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,600

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.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 214 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

1240 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 86% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Central Southwest

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 area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 1240 Waterman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,544 ft²92% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac80% of homes86% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than192696% of homes96% of homes15% of homes

About 1240 Waterman St

When did 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI last sell?

1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 8, 2025 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI built?

1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

1240 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 1240 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 (2,544 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (1926 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 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 Waterman St, Detroit, MI was $3,266. The county assessed it at $114,800.

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