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$104,814$108 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $21,888 on Nov 10, 2015

17696 ROBERT ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
1
Baths
972 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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

$105K
$97K low$113K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,888 · Nov 10, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$104,814
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,851

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$888 (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.$56,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,600

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.0.10
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(3)

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.

H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17696 Robert 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 81% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 69% 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
$72K$235K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$104,814
CheaperTypical $131,335Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 929 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 17696 Robert St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,81419% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10813% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²59% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac47% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195469% of homes60% of homes

About 17696 Robert St

How much is 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI is $104,814 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $96,981 to $112,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI last sold on Nov 10, 2015 for $21,888, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI?

17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI has 1 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI built?

17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI?

17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI is assigned to Melvindale High School (high), rated B-; Julian O. Strong Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,744 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is worth more than 19% of them ($104,814 against a typical $131,335), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($108 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 59% of them (972 ft² against a typical 929 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1954 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 29% 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 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17696 Robert St, Melvindale, MI was $888. The county assessed it at $56,800.

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