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$79,877$51 / 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 80How 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

16856 SANTA ROSA DR

DETROIT, MI 48221
1.5
Baths
1,568 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
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.

Valuation

$80K
$64K low$96K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$834 (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.$38,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,800

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.0.08
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 · 104 ft²

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

E
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Mumford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48221These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.36,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,810 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,072
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,301
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

16856 Santa Rosa 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Detroit 48221
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Detroit 48221
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Fitzgerald / Marygrove
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48221

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

This home
$46K$480K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Detroit 48221.

How it measures up in Detroit 48221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48221.

Estimated value$79,877
CheaperTypical $150,024Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 16856 Santa Rosa Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitzgerald / MarygroveDetroit 48221Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,87754% of homes16% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5139% of homes5% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²71% of homes51% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²25% of homes10% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192854% of homes20% of homes18% of homes

About 16856 Santa Rosa Dr

How much is 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI is $79,877 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $64,139 to $95,615. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI last sell?

16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI?

16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI built?

16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI?

16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D-; Mumford 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 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48221?

Among the 15,869 homes in Detroit 48221, it is worth more than 16% of them ($79,877 against a typical $150,024), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($51 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1928 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 20% 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 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16856 Santa Rosa Dr, Detroit, MI was $834. The county assessed it at $38,400.

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