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$106,044$68 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $845 on May 18, 2012

16538 WARD ST

DETROIT, MI 48235
1.5
Baths
1,564 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$106K
$95K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$845 · May 18, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,646 (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.$65,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,600

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.0.13
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 · 285 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
John R. King Academic and Performing Arts AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48235These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.44,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,428
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,197
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

16538 Ward 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 75% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Detroit 48235
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Older than 96% of homes in Detroit 48235

What homes are worth in Detroit 48235

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

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$49K$208K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Detroit 48235.

How it measures up in Detroit 48235

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48235.

Estimated value$106,044
CheaperTypical $108,716Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,149 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 16538 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarmony VillageDetroit 48235Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,04475% of homes47% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6844% of homes11% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²88% of homes87% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac97% of homes83% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192931% of homes4% of homes19% of homes

About 16538 Ward St

How much is 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI is $106,044 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $94,692 to $117,396. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sell?

16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sold on May 18, 2012 for $845, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI built?

16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI is assigned to John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy (elementary), rated F; Henry Ford High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48235?

Among the 17,905 homes in Detroit 48235, it is worth more than 47% of them ($106,044 against a typical $108,716), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($68 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 87% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,149 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1929 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 28% 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 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16538 Ward St, Detroit, MI was $1,646. The county assessed it at $65,800.

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