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$126,615$132 / 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 89How 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 $8,500 on Oct 12, 2011

12697 CHAREST ST

HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
1
Baths
962 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$127K
$113K low$140K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Oct 12, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,017 (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.$17,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,600

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 252 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Davison Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Pershing High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48212These 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.100
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 100.21

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,835 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,988
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

12697 Charest 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 more than 66% of homes in Campau / Banglatown
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Campau / Banglatown
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Campau / Banglatown
  • Older than 90% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Hamtramck 48212

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

This home
$33K$268K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Hamtramck 48212.

How it measures up in Hamtramck 48212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamtramck 48212.

Estimated value$126,615
CheaperTypical $131,170Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,243 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 12697 Charest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCampau / BanglatownHamtramck 48212Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$126,61566% of homes47% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13273% of homes73% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²44% of homes21% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²92% of homes77% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192368% of homes54% of homes10% of homes

About 12697 Charest St

How much is 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI is $126,615 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,111 to $140,119. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI last sell?

12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI last sold on Oct 12, 2011 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI?

12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI has 1 bathrooms, 962 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI built?

12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI?

12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI is assigned to Davison Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D+; Pershing 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 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI compare to other homes in Hamtramck 48212?

Among the 10,522 homes in Hamtramck 48212, it is worth more than 47% of them ($126,615 against a typical $131,170), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($132 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 21% of them (962 ft² against a typical 1,243 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1923 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 34% 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 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12697 Charest St, Hamtramck, MI was $1,017. The county assessed it at $17,800.

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