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$99,000$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 82How 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 $44,650 on Jul 6, 2012

12931 APPLETON ST

DETROIT, MI 48223
1
Baths
752 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.
1944
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

$99K
$81K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$44,650 · Jul 6, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,176 (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.$40,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,400

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 45 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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Gompers Elementary-Middle SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48223These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,174
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,836 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,060
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,447
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

12931 Appleton 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 74% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Detroit 48223
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Castle Rouge
  • Older than 78% of homes in Castle Rouge

What homes are worth in Detroit 48223

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

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$25K$264K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Detroit 48223.

How it measures up in Detroit 48223

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48223.

Estimated value$99,000
CheaperTypical $90,015Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 12931 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastle RougeDetroit 48223Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,00070% of homes55% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13291% of homes94% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than752 ft²12% of homes11% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac22% of homes40% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194422% of homes49% of homes36% of homes

About 12931 Appleton St

How much is 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI is $99,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $80,960 to $117,040. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI last sell?

12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 6, 2012 for $44,650, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 752 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI built?

12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Gompers Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C-; Cody 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.

How does 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48223?

Among the 9,525 homes in Detroit 48223, it is worth more than 55% of them ($99,000 against a typical $90,015), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($132 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 11% of them (752 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1944 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 26% 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 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12931 Appleton St, Detroit, MI was $1,176. The county assessed it at $40,200.

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