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17961 ARLINGTON ST

DETROIT, MI 48212
0
Baths
5,177 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8 (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.$300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$600

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.11 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Pershing High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Nolan Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48212These 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.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.90%
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.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,835 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,988
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

17961 Arlington 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 largest homes in Cadillac Heights
  • Among the smallest lots in Cadillac Heights
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Cadillac Heights

How it measures up in Hamtramck 48212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamtramck 48212.

Living area5,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,246 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 17961 Arlington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCadillac HeightsHamtramck 48212Wayne County
Living areabigger than5,177 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197198% of homes97% of homes81% of homes

About 17961 Arlington St

When did 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI last sell?

17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI?

17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI has 5,177 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI built?

17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

What schools serve 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI?

17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Pershing High School (high), rated D-; Nolan Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Hamtramck 48212?

Among the 10,522 homes in Hamtramck 48212, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,177 ft² against a typical 1,246 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (1971 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17961 Arlington St, Detroit, MI was $8. The county assessed it at $300.

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