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Last sold for $56,000 on May 19, 2011

17243 RUSSELL AVE

ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
2
Baths
1,700 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$56,000 · May 19, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,968 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$127,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,800

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.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 24 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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(2)

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

E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.2 mi
H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Melvindale-North Allen Park School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48101These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,409
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,046 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,545
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,944
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

17243 Russell Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Allen Park 48101

How it measures up in Allen Park 48101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allen Park 48101.

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,086 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 17243 Russell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAllen Park 48101Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²91% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac92% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196694% of homes77% of homes

About 17243 Russell Ave

When did 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI last sell?

17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI last sold on May 19, 2011 for $56,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI?

17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,700 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI built?

17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI?

17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI is assigned to Rogers Early Elementary School (elementary); Melvindale High School (high), rated B-; Julian O. Strong Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI compare to other homes in Allen Park 48101?

Among the 11,510 homes in Allen Park 48101, it is bigger than 91% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 1,086 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1966 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 17243 Russell Ave, Allen Park, MI was $1,968. The county assessed it at $127,400.

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