Residential - Vacant LandResidential
1978 PALMS ST
DETROIT, MI 48209
0
Baths
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17 (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.$1,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,800
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.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.
HEM
Western International High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
Maybury Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
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
1978 Palms 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
How it measures up in Detroit 48209
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.
Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 53% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Central Southwest | Detroit 48209 | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,485 ft² | 30% of homes | 53% of homes | 10% of homes |
More homes on Palms St
- 2149 Palms St2,614 ft² · Sold $85K · Nov 2025
- 2155 Palms St$75K1 ba · 889 ft² · Sold $85K · Nov 2025
- 2135 Palms St2 ba · 2,296 ft² · Sold $80K · Mar 2025
- 2129 Palms St2,332 ft² · Sold $80K · Mar 2025
- 2168 Palms St$190K1 ba · 1,118 ft² · Sold $175K · Aug 2024
- 1965 Palms St$87K1 ba · 1,159 ft² · Sold $10K · Feb 2023
- 1961 Palms St$85K2 ba · 1,649 ft² · Sold $41K · Oct 2020
- 1960 Palms St$114K1 ba · 1,289 ft² · Sold $108K · Mar 2019
- 1665 Palms St3,049 ft² · Sold May 2017
- 2180 Palms St$102K1 ba · 985 ft² · Sold $2K · Oct 2015
- 1940 Palms St$75K1 ba · 958 ft² · Sold $14K · Jun 2013
- 2001 Palms St$59K1 ba · 887 ft² · Sold $15K · Jul 2012
Closest homes
- 1972 Palms St$77K32 ft · 1 ba · 1,222 ft²
- 1984 Palms St34 ft · 3,485 ft² · Sold Jan 2007
- 1966 Palms St$100K66 ft · 2 ba · 1,628 ft²
- 1992 Palms St68 ft · 2 ba · 2,222 ft² · Sold $30K · Jan 2007
- 1960 Palms St$114K104 ft · 1 ba · 1,289 ft² · Sold $108K · Mar 2019
- 4043 Wolff St156 ft · 3,485 ft²
- 4049 Wolff St150 ft · 0.12 ac
- 1946 Palms St$85K158 ft · 1 ba · 1,120 ft²
More homes in Detroit 48209
- 4724 Brandon St$77K1 ba · 1,056 ft² · Sold $5K · Jul 2026
- 155 S Forman St3,920 ft² · Sold $85K · Jul 2026
- 149 S Forman St$86K1 ba · 1,426 ft² · Sold $85K · Jul 2026
- 8810 Lafayette Blvd$153K1.5 ba · 1,504 ft² · Sold $130K · Jul 2026
- 6135 Cadet St1 ba · 908 ft² · Sold $120K · Jul 2026
- 6141 Cadet St1,307 ft² · Sold $120K · Jul 2026
- 1616 Dragoon St2 ba · 960 ft² · Sold $120K · Jul 2026
- 2003 Clarkdale St$161K2 ba · 2,113 ft² · Sold $160K · Jul 2026
- 1612 Dragoon St$121K1 ba · 1,023 ft² · Sold $120K · Jul 2026
- 8052 Whittaker St2 ba · 2,016 ft² · Sold $193K · Jul 2026
- 7284 Gartner St$86K1 ba · 1,254 ft² · Sold $80K · Jun 2026
- 7098 Lafayette Blvd2 ba · 2,096 ft² · Sold $140K · Jun 2026
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