Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$26,309$26 / 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 $3,500 on Apr 1, 2025

12780 AUGUST ST

DETROIT, MI 48205
1
Baths
1,025 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$26K
$23K low$29K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,500 · Apr 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,723 (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.$12,200 (2026)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,400

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.0.08
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 158 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Brewer AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Denby High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12780 August 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Eden Gardens
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Eden Gardens
  • Older than 96% of 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
$27K$115K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$26,309
CheaperTypical $65,791Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$26
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 12780 August St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEden GardensDetroit 48205Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$26,3093% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$265% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,025 ft²15% of homes41% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²6% of homes6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192416% of homes4% of homes12% of homes

About 12780 August St

How much is 12780 August St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12780 August St, Detroit, MI is $26,309 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $23,382 to $29,236. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12780 August St, Detroit, MI last sell?

12780 August St, Detroit, MI last sold on Apr 1, 2025 for $3,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12780 August St, Detroit, MI?

12780 August St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,025 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12780 August St, Detroit, MI built?

12780 August St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12780 August St, Detroit, MI?

12780 August St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Brewer Academy (elementary), rated F; Denby 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 12780 August St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48205?

Among the 14,092 homes in Detroit 48205, it is worth more than 2% of them ($26,309 against a typical $65,791), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($26 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,025 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1924 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 12780 August St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12780 August St, Detroit, MI was $1,723. The county assessed it at $12,200.

More homes on August St

Closest homes

More homes in Detroit 48205

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 12780 August St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map