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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $34,000 on Jul 17, 2000

14242 RUTHERFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48227
1.5
Baths
1,916 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,000 · Jul 17, 2000
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$147,600
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC · 6.46% · recorded Apr 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,541 (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.$43,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,000

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.13 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 112 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.

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

M
Burns Elementary-Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Edison Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48227These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,050
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,865
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,982
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

14242 Rutherford 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Detroit 48227
  • Among the smallest lots in Greenfield / Grand River
  • Older than 79% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48227.

Living area1,916 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 14242 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenfield / Grand RiverDetroit 48227Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,916 ft²82% of homes92% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homes6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193045% of homes38% of homes21% of homes

About 14242 Rutherford St

When did 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 17, 2000 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,916 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI built?

14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Burns Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated D-; Edison Elementary 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 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48227?

Among the 16,367 homes in Detroit 48227, it is bigger than 92% of them (1,916 ft² against a typical 1,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1930 against a typical 1937). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14242 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was $1,541. The county assessed it at $43,500.

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