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$42,048$55 / 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 88How 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

12859 DOWNING ST

DETROIT, MI 48217
1
Baths
761 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.
0.1 ac
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

$42K
$37K low$47K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$710 (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.$20,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,000

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.0.10
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 · 168 ft²

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

E
Mark Twain School for ScholarsD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48217These 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.133
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 100.27

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.6,251
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,645 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,086
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,872
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

12859 Downing 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 less than 96% of homes in Detroit 48217
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Detroit 48217

What homes are worth in Detroit 48217

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

This home
$39K$104K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Detroit 48217.

How it measures up in Detroit 48217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48217.

Estimated value$42,048
CheaperTypical $61,879Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area761 ft²
SmallerTypical 941 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 12859 Downing St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDetroit 48217Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$42,0484% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5529% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than761 ft²11% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac52% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19249% of homes12% of homes

About 12859 Downing St

How much is 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI is $42,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $36,937 to $47,159. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI last sell?

12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI?

12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 761 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI built?

12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI?

12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mark Twain School for Scholars (elementary), rated D-; 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 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48217?

Among the 2,783 homes in Detroit 48217, it is worth more than 4% of them ($42,048 against a typical $61,879), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($55 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 11% of them (761 ft² against a typical 941 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1924 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 4% 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 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12859 Downing St, Detroit, MI was $710. The county assessed it at $20,000.

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