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$84,119$79 / 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 87How 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 $55,000 on Aug 24, 2023

18940 RUTHERFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48235
2 / 1
Baths
1,071 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$84K
$74K low$95K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Aug 24, 2023
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.$84,119
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$67,295

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,036 (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.$42,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,200

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.0.11
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 · 41 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.

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

E
John R. King Academic and Performing Arts AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Henry Ford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48235These 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.115
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 100.23

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.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,428
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,197
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

18940 Rutherford 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 79% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the newest homes in Detroit 48235

What homes are worth in Detroit 48235

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

This home
$45K$211K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Detroit 48235.

How it measures up in Detroit 48235

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48235.

Estimated value$84,119
CheaperTypical $103,950Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $89Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,071 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,148 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 18940 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCollege ParkDetroit 48235Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,11952% of homes29% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7945% of homes31% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,071 ft²60% of homes38% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac61% of homes54% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than1962almost all homesalmost all homes74% of homes

About 18940 Rutherford St

How much is 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is $84,119 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $73,500 to $94,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 24, 2023 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,071 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI built?

18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy (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 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48235?

Among the 17,944 homes in Detroit 48235, it is worth more than 29% of them ($84,119 against a typical $103,950), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($79 against a typical $89), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,071 ft² against a typical 1,148 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (1962 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 21% 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 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 18940 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was $2,036. The county assessed it at $42,100.

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