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$76,958$72 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $42,500 on Oct 27, 2023

16588 WARD ST

DETROIT, MI 48235
1
Baths
1,062 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$77K
$57K low$97K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,500 · Oct 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,668 (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.$40,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,000

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
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 · 164 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

16588 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 less than 82% of homes in Detroit 48235
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Detroit 48235
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Harmony Village

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$204K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$76,958
CheaperTypical $104,186Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,062 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,149 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 16588 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarmony VillageDetroit 48235Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,95825% of homes18% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7247% of homes17% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,062 ft²20% of homes37% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac80% of homes33% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194083% of homes31% of homes29% of homes

About 16588 Ward St

How much is 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI is $76,958 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $56,659 to $97,257. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sell?

16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 27, 2023 for $42,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,062 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI built?

16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

16588 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 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48235?

Among the 17,905 homes in Detroit 48235, it is worth more than 18% of them ($76,958 against a typical $104,186), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($72 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,062 ft² against a typical 1,149 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1940 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 18% 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 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16588 Ward St, Detroit, MI was $2,668. The county assessed it at $40,500.

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