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$244,977$166 / 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 89How 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 $955 on May 18, 2012

1609 PUTNAM ST

DETROIT, MI 48208
1.5
Baths
1,474 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$245K
$218K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$955 · May 18, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$539 (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.$108,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,000

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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 67 ft²

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

E
Burton International AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48208These 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.42%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,111
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

1609 Putnam 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 83% of homes in Woodbridge
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Detroit 48208
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Woodbridge
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the oldest homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48208

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

This home
$37K$488K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Detroit 48208.

How it measures up in Detroit 48208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48208.

Estimated value$244,977
CheaperTypical $105,909Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,474 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1609 Putnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodbridgeDetroit 48208Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,97717% of homes71% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16651% of homes84% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,474 ft²21% of homes42% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac52% of homes57% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 1609 Putnam St

How much is 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI is $244,977 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $217,834 to $272,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI last sell?

1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI last sold on May 18, 2012 for $955, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI?

1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,474 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI built?

1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI?

1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Burton International Academy (elementary), rated C-; Northwestern High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48208?

Among the 2,258 homes in Detroit 48208, it is worth more than 71% of them ($244,977 against a typical $105,909), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($166 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,474 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1911). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 72% 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 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Putnam St, Detroit, MI was $539. The county assessed it at $108,000.

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