Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$29,309$44 / 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 67How 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 $63,000 on Sep 4, 2025

17879 RUSSELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48203
1
Baths
667 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$29K
$20K low$39K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$63,000 · Sep 4, 2025
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.189%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$63,000
NOT AVAILABLE · recorded Sep 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$672 (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.$7,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,400

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 208 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(1)

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

E
Nolan Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Pershing High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48203These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.22,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,830 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,157
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,382
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

17879 Russell 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest homes in Highland Park 48203
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Highland Park 48203

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

This home
$22K$545K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Highland Park 48203.

How it measures up in Highland Park 48203

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highland Park 48203.

Estimated value$29,309
CheaperTypical $55,086Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area667 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,334 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 17879 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCadillac HeightsHighland Park 48203Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$29,30911% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4450% of homes48% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than667 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²53% of homes30% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19219% of homes35% of homes8% of homes

About 17879 Russell St

How much is 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI is $29,309 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $19,564 to $39,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 4, 2025 for $63,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 667 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI built?

17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Nolan Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D+; Pershing High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Highland Park 48203?

Among the 8,440 homes in Highland Park 48203, it is worth more than 8% of them ($29,309 against a typical $55,086), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($44 against a typical $45), it is bigger than almost none of them (667 ft² against a typical 1,334 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1921 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 17879 Russell St, Detroit, MI was $672. The county assessed it at $7,200.

More homes on Russell St

Closest homes

More homes in Detroit 48203

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 17879 Russell St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map