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$95,346$72 / 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 $85,000 on May 4, 2021

12936 BUFFALO ST

HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
1.5
Baths
1,319 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$95K
$78K low$112K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · May 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,085 (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.$57,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,600

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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 192 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
Davison Elementary-Middle SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Pershing High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48212These 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.100
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 100.21

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
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.42,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,835 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,988
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

12936 Buffalo 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 78% of homes in Buffalo Charles
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Buffalo Charles
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Buffalo Charles
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Hamtramck 48212

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

This home
$34K$264K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Hamtramck 48212.

How it measures up in Hamtramck 48212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamtramck 48212.

Estimated value$95,346
CheaperTypical $131,522Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,319 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,251 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 12936 Buffalo St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo CharlesHamtramck 48212Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$95,34622% of homes32% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7217% of homes26% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,319 ft²75% of homes56% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²64% of homes77% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192551% of homes68% of homes13% of homes

About 12936 Buffalo St

How much is 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI is $95,346 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $78,486 to $112,206. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI last sell?

12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI last sold on May 4, 2021 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI?

12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,319 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI built?

12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI?

12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI is assigned to Davison Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated B-; Pershing 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 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI compare to other homes in Hamtramck 48212?

Among the 10,522 homes in Hamtramck 48212, it is worth more than 32% of them ($95,346 against a typical $131,522), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($72 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,319 ft² against a typical 1,251 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 68% of them (1925 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 25% 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 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12936 Buffalo St, Hamtramck, MI was $2,085. The county assessed it at $57,300.

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