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1256 SCOTTEN ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
2
Baths
2,188 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.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,016 (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.$73,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

1256 Scotten 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 89% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Older than 96% 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 area2,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 1256 Scotten St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHubbard FarmsDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,188 ft²53% of homes89% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than191591% of homes57% of homes4% of homes

About 1256 Scotten St

When did 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI last sell?

1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI?

1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms and 2,188 square feet of living space.

When was 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI built?

1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 5 stories.

How does 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,188 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²) and it is newer than 57% of them (1915 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 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Scotten St, Detroit, MI was $1,016. The county assessed it at $73,700.

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