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$79,673$69 / 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 92How 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 $117,000 on Jul 27, 2007

16840 SALEM ST

DETROIT, MI 48219
1
Baths
1,162 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$80K
$73K low$86K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,000 · Jul 27, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,671 (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.$69,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,200

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.0.24
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 168 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and ScienceD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48219These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.45,736
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,058
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

16840 Salem 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 81% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in South of Six
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Detroit 48219
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Detroit 48219

What homes are worth in Detroit 48219

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

This home
$38K$225K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Detroit 48219.

How it measures up in Detroit 48219

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48219.

Estimated value$79,673
CheaperTypical $89,486Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,071 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 16840 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth of SixDetroit 48219Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,67363% of homes38% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6940% of homes27% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,162 ft²88% of homes65% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac79% of homes95% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196295% of homes97% of homes73% of homes

About 16840 Salem St

How much is 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI is $79,673 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $73,482 to $85,864. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI last sell?

16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 27, 2007 for $117,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI?

16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,162 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI built?

16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI?

16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science (elementary), rated D; 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 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48219?

Among the 17,523 homes in Detroit 48219, it is worth more than 38% of them ($79,673 against a typical $89,486), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($69 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,162 ft² against a typical 1,071 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (1962 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 19% 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 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16840 Salem St, Detroit, MI was $1,671. The county assessed it at $69,600.

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