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$25,242$32 / 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 88How 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

15899 ALDEN ST

DETROIT, MI 48238
1
Baths
784 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$25K
$22K low$28K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$624 (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.$22,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,200

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.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 82 ft²

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

E
Paul Robeson Malcolm X AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Mumford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48238These 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.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,234
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,676 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,203
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46,219
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

15899 Alden 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 least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Detroit 48238
  • Among the smallest lots in Pilgrim Village
  • Older than 95% of homes in Detroit 48238

What homes are worth in Detroit 48238

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

This home
$21K$244K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Detroit 48238.

How it measures up in Detroit 48238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48238.

Estimated value$25,242
CheaperTypical $55,123Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 15899 Alden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePilgrim VillageDetroit 48238Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$25,24216% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3250% of homes19% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than784 ft²10% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192114% of homes5% of homes8% of homes

About 15899 Alden St

How much is 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI is $25,242 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $22,265 to $28,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI last sell?

15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI?

15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI built?

15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI?

15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy (elementary), rated F; Mumford 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 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48238?

Among the 10,370 homes in Detroit 48238, it is worth more than 4% of them ($25,242 against a typical $55,123), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($32 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 4% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1921 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15899 Alden St, Detroit, MI was $624. The county assessed it at $22,100.

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