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$126,265$113 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Feb 13, 2009

18511 EMPIRE AVE

EASTPOINTE, MI 48021
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$126K
$111K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Feb 13, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,831 (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.$84,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,400

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.9 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
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Kelly Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
East Detroit High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Crescentwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.2 mi

District: East Detroit Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48021These 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.112
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 100.28

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.34,806
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,741 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,902
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,719
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

18511 Empire 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Macomb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Macomb County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Macomb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Macomb County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Eastpointe 48021

What homes are worth in Eastpointe 48021

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

This home
$75K$218K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Eastpointe 48021.

How it measures up in Eastpointe 48021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eastpointe 48021.

Estimated value$126,265
CheaperTypical $126,353Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,121 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 18511 Empire Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastpointe 48021Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$126,26550% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11354% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²50% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac29% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than195686% of homes24% of homes

About 18511 Empire Ave

How much is 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI is $126,265 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $111,109 to $141,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sell?

18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI last sold on Feb 13, 2009 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI built?

18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI is assigned to Kelly Middle School (middle), rated F; East Detroit High School (high), rated F; Crescentwood Elementary School (elementary). All sit in East Detroit Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI compare to other homes in Eastpointe 48021?

Among the 12,686 homes in Eastpointe 48021, it is worth more than 50% of them ($126,265 against a typical $126,353), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($113 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,121 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1956 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 9% 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 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18511 Empire Ave, Eastpointe, MI was $2,831. The county assessed it at $84,200.

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