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$35,211$44 / 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 91How 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 $176 on Jan 8, 2015

16855 W RIVERDALE DR

DETROIT, MI 48219
1
Baths
800 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$35K
$32K low$38K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176 · Jan 8, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$937 (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.$36,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.63
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 152 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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(3)

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 · 1.4 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

16855 W Riverdale Dr 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Detroit 48219
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Detroit 48219
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the largest lots in Detroit 48219
  • Older 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$205K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$35,211
CheaperTypical $91,556Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 16855 W Riverdale Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdaleDetroit 48219Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$35,2113% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4412% of homes2% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than800 ft²12% of homes9% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 acalmost all homesalmost all homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19239% of homes3% of homes10% of homes

About 16855 W Riverdale Dr

How much is 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI is $35,211 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $32,061 to $38,361. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI last sell?

16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 8, 2015 for $176, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI?

16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 800 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI built?

16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI?

16855 W Riverdale Dr, 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 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48219?

Among the 17,523 homes in Detroit 48219, it is worth more than almost none of them ($35,211 against a typical $91,556), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($44 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 9% of them (800 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1923 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 2% 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 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16855 W Riverdale Dr, Detroit, MI was $937. The county assessed it at $36,100.

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