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$90,999$67 / 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 79How 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 $8,457 on Jul 3, 2012

15729 RUTHERFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48227
1.5
Baths
1,352 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$91K
$72K low$110K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,457 · Jul 3, 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.$90,999
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$72,799

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,330 (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.$39,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,400

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.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 109 ft²

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
Coleman A. Young Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
John R. King Academic and Performing Arts AcademyC
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

15729 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 less than 76% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Crary / St. Marys
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Detroit 48227
  • Older than 75% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48227

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

This home
$31K$202K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$90,999
CheaperTypical $71,269Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 15729 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrary / St. MarysDetroit 48227Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$90,99935% of homes70% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6718% of homes58% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²71% of homes63% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac54% of homes66% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193834% of homes56% of homes25% of homes

About 15729 Rutherford St

How much is 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is $90,999 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $71,589 to $110,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 3, 2012 for $8,457, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI built?

15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Coleman A. Young Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy (middle), rated C; Henry Ford 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 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48227?

Among the 16,367 homes in Detroit 48227, it is worth more than 70% of them ($90,999 against a typical $71,269), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($67 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1938 against a typical 1937). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 24% 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 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15729 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was $1,330. The county assessed it at $39,200.

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