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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $150,000 on Sep 18, 2025

16224 LAWTON ST

DETROIT, MI 48221
2
Baths
2,110 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.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Sep 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,729 (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.$68,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 113 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Paul Robeson Malcolm X AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Mumford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48221These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.36,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,810 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,072
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,301
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

16224 Lawton 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Martin Park

How it measures up in Detroit 48221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48221.

Living area2,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 16224 Lawton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMartin ParkDetroit 48221Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,110 ft²77% of homes77% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac63% of homes63% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195694% of homes94% of homes66% of homes

About 16224 Lawton St

When did 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI last sell?

16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 18, 2025 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI?

16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,110 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI built?

16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI?

16224 Lawton 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 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48221?

Among the 15,869 homes in Detroit 48221, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,110 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1956 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16224 Lawton St, Detroit, MI was $4,729. The county assessed it at $68,900.

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