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1438 FRANKLIN ST

DETROIT, MI 48207
0
Baths
14,260 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.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,281 (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.$446,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$444,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$892,400

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.10 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.Restaurant
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Chrysler Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Bunche Preparatory AcademyF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48207These 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.175
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,720 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,646
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,730
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

1438 Franklin 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Rivertown
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Rivertown
  • Older than 89% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48207

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48207.

Living area14,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 1438 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRivertownDetroit 48207Wayne County
Living areabigger than14,260 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac85% of homes73% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than192428% of homes65% of homes11% of homes

About 1438 Franklin St

When did 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI last sell?

1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI?

1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI has 14,260 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI built?

1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI?

1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Chrysler Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Bunche Preparatory Academy (middle), rated F; Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48207?

Among the 2,981 homes in Detroit 48207, it is bigger than almost all of them (14,260 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 65% of them (1924 against a typical 1913). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 Franklin St, Detroit, MI was $8,281. The county assessed it at $446,200.

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