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$50,392$47 / 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 84How 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

17187 WESTPHALIA ST

DETROIT, MI 48205
1
Baths
1,070 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.
1926
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

$50K
$42K low$59K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$659 (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.$22,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,400

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
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 · 130 ft²

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

E
Brenda Scott AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Osborn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48205These 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.134
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 100.27

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,963
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,475
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,513
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

17187 Westphalia 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 94% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Von Steuben
  • Older than 92% of homes in Von Steuben

What homes are worth in Detroit 48205

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

This home
$26K$115K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Detroit 48205.

How it measures up in Detroit 48205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48205.

Estimated value$50,392
CheaperTypical $65,933Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 17187 Westphalia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVon SteubenDetroit 48205Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,39214% of homes22% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4716% of homes23% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,070 ft²47% of homes50% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²5% of homes6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19268% of homes11% of homes16% of homes

About 17187 Westphalia St

How much is 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI is $50,392 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $42,146 to $58,638. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI last sell?

17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI?

17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,070 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI built?

17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI?

17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Brenda Scott Academy (elementary), rated F; Osborn 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 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48205?

Among the 14,092 homes in Detroit 48205, it is worth more than 22% of them ($50,392 against a typical $65,933), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($47 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,070 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1926 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 6% 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 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17187 Westphalia St, Detroit, MI was $659. The county assessed it at $22,700.

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