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$115,474$66 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $126,500 on Dec 6, 2022

16844 STEEL ST

DETROIT, MI 48235
1.5
Baths
1,750 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jun 26, 2025.

Valuation

$115K
$100K low$131K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,500 · Dec 6, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.134%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$122,735
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP · recorded Dec 6, 2022
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$36,373
OUTAMATION INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,812 (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.$59,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,800

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 129 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolD-
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16844 Steel 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 88% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Detroit 48235
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Harmony Village
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Detroit 48235
  • Older than 86% 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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$46K$215K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$115,474
CheaperTypical $104,227Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,142 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 16844 Steel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarmony VillageDetroit 48235Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,47488% of homes60% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6647% of homes13% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²95% of homes93% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²14% of homes6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193872% of homes14% of homes25% of homes

About 16844 Steel St

How much is 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI is $115,474 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $99,653 to $131,295. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI last sell?

16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 6, 2022 for $126,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI?

16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,750 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI built?

16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI?

16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI is assigned to John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy (elementary), rated C; Henry Ford 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 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48235?

Among the 17,944 homes in Detroit 48235, it is worth more than 60% of them ($115,474 against a typical $104,227), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($66 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 93% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,142 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1938 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 33% 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 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16844 Steel St, Detroit, MI was $2,812. The county assessed it at $59,400.

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