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$135,488$141 / 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 73How 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 $129,900 on May 12, 2025

17605 PROSPECT ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
1
Baths
962 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$135K
$99K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,900 · May 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,570 (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.$46,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,200

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
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.0.03
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(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.

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

M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Melvindale High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.9 mi

District: Melvindale-North Allen Park School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48122These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.12,380
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,732 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,569
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

17605 Prospect 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 more than 69% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Melvindale 48122

What homes are worth in Melvindale 48122

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

This home
$71K$212K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Melvindale 48122.

How it measures up in Melvindale 48122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melvindale 48122.

Estimated value$135,488
CheaperTypical $120,333Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 17605 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,48869% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14168% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²57% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than196185% of homes73% of homes

About 17605 Prospect St

How much is 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI is $135,488 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,400 to $171,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI last sold on May 12, 2025 for $129,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI?

17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI has 1 bathrooms, 962 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI built?

17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI?

17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI is assigned to Julian O. Strong Middle School (middle), rated F; Melvindale High School (high), rated D-; Rogers Early Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,752 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is worth more than 69% of them ($135,488 against a typical $120,333), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($141 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 57% of them (962 ft² against a typical 930 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1961 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 37% 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 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17605 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI was $1,570. The county assessed it at $46,100.

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