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$73,401$65 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

18520 APPLETON ST

DETROIT, MI 48219
1.5
Baths
1,128 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$73K
$64K low$82K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,332 (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.$46,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,000

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.0.17
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 165 ft²

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.

E
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and ScienceC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48219These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.45,736
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,058
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

18520 Appleton 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 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Seven Mile / Rouge
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Seven Mile / Rouge
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Seven Mile / Rouge

What homes are worth in Detroit 48219

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

This home
$40K$214K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Detroit 48219.

How it measures up in Detroit 48219

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48219.

Estimated value$73,401
CheaperTypical $88,515Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $82Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 18520 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeven Mile / RougeDetroit 48219Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,40130% of homes33% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6520% of homes22% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²77% of homes62% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac88% of homes83% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195176% of homes73% of homes53% of homes

About 18520 Appleton St

How much is 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI is $73,401 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $64,425 to $82,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI last sell?

18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI built?

18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science (elementary), rated C-; Henry Ford 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 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48219?

Among the 17,668 homes in Detroit 48219, it is worth more than 33% of them ($73,401 against a typical $88,515), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($65 against a typical $82), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1951 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 17% 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 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18520 Appleton St, Detroit, MI was $1,332. The county assessed it at $46,000.

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