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$134,900$113 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $78,200 on Oct 23, 2023

15947 ELLSWORTH ST

DETROIT, MI 48227
1
Baths
1,196 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
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

$135K
$119K low$151K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,200 · Oct 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,128 (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.$36,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,600

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.0.14
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 · 47 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Edison Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Burns Elementary-Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Cody 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%

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How this home compares

15947 Ellsworth 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 91% of homes in Grand River / St. Marys
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Grand River / St. Marys
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Grand River / St. Marys
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Detroit 48227
  • Older than 76% 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.

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$29K$200K

This home is worth more than 90% 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$134,900
CheaperTypical $71,608Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 15947 Ellsworth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrand River / St. MarysDetroit 48227Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,90091% of homes90% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11397% of homes95% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²22% of homes46% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac60% of homes83% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than193762% of homes50% of homes24% of homes

About 15947 Ellsworth St

How much is 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI is $134,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $118,978 to $150,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI last sell?

15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 23, 2023 for $78,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI built?

15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

15947 Ellsworth 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 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48227?

Among the 16,367 homes in Detroit 48227, it is worth more than 90% of them ($134,900 against a typical $71,608), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($113 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1937 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 40% 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 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15947 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI was $2,128. The county assessed it at $36,800.

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