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$64,444$75 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $2,600 on Feb 1, 2016

17 W JOSEPHINE ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
864 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$64K
$55K low$73K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,600 · Feb 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,145 (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.$37,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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(4)

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

H
Ecorse Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Ralph J. Bunche AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.8 mi
M
Grandport AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Ecorse Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48229These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.9,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,643
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

17 W Josephine 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 88% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Ecorse 48229

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

This home
$41K$152K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Ecorse 48229.

How it measures up in Ecorse 48229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ecorse 48229.

Estimated value$64,444
CheaperTypical $71,373Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 17 W Josephine St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$64,44434% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7559% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²25% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes8% of homes

About 17 W Josephine St

How much is 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI is $64,444 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $55,449 to $73,439. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Feb 1, 2016 for $2,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI?

17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI built?

17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI?

17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI is assigned to Ecorse Community High School (high), rated C; Ralph J. Bunche Academy (elementary), rated C-; Grandport Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Ecorse Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,185 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 34% of them ($64,444 against a typical $71,373), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($75 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 25% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 12% 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 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 W Josephine St, Ecorse, MI was $1,145. The county assessed it at $37,700.

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