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12873 DOWNING ST

DETROIT, MI 48217
0
Baths
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6 (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.$700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.

E
Mark Twain School for ScholarsC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
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

12873 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48217

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

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

How 12873 Downing St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDetroit 48217Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac53% of homes25% of homes

About 12873 Downing St

When did 12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI last sell?

12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI?

12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mark Twain School for Scholars (elementary), rated C+; Western International High School (high), rated D. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12873 Downing St, Detroit, MI was $6. The county assessed it at $700.

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