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$196,098$186 / 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 97How 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 $91,000 on Dec 1, 1997

12823 BALSAM ST

SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
1
Baths
1,053 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$196K
$190K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,000 · Dec 1, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,972 (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.$98,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,800

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.8 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Davidson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Allen Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Anderson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Southgate Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48195These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,003
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

12823 Balsam 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Southgate 48195
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Southgate 48195

What homes are worth in Southgate 48195

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

This home
$101K$339K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Southgate 48195.

How it measures up in Southgate 48195

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Southgate 48195.

Estimated value$196,098
CheaperTypical $178,562Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 12823 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthgate 48195Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,09863% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18684% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,053 ft²35% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac30% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195560% of homes64% of homes

About 12823 Balsam St

How much is 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI is $196,098 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,649 to $202,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI last sell?

12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI last sold on Dec 1, 1997 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI?

12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,053 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI built?

12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI?

12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI is assigned to Davidson Middle School (middle), rated C+; Allen Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Anderson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Southgate Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI compare to other homes in Southgate 48195?

Among the 10,149 homes in Southgate 48195, it is worth more than 63% of them ($196,098 against a typical $178,562), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($186 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,053 ft² against a typical 1,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1955 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 56% 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 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12823 Balsam St, Southgate, MI was $2,972. The county assessed it at $98,400.

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