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$115,345$63 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $3,277 on Jul 25, 2012

14259 RUTHERFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48227
2 / 1
Baths
1,830 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.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$115K
$97K low$134K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,277 · Jul 25, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$27,845
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$22,276
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.73%
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.$87,500
CHARTER ONE BANK · R · recorded Mar 18, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,349 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$58,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,600

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.11 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 132 ft²

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

E
Edison Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Burns Elementary-Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

14259 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Detroit 48227
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Greenfield / Grand River
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Detroit 48227
  • Among the smallest lots in Greenfield / Grand River
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Greenfield / Grand River

What homes are worth in Detroit 48227

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

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$31K$200K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Detroit 48227.

How it measures up in Detroit 48227

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

Estimated value$115,345
CheaperTypical $71,030Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 14259 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenfield / Grand RiverDetroit 48227Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,34554% of homes83% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6314% of homes52% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,830 ft²78% of homes90% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homes6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193976% of homes62% of homes27% of homes

About 14259 Rutherford St

How much is 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is $115,345 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $97,148 to $133,542. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 25, 2012 for $3,277, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI built?

14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Burns Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48227?

Among the 16,367 homes in Detroit 48227, it is worth more than 83% of them ($115,345 against a typical $71,030), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($63 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 90% of them (1,830 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 62% of them (1939 against a typical 1937). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 32% 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 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 14259 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was $1,349. The county assessed it at $58,800.

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