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2012 POPLAR ST

DETROIT, MI 48208
1
Baths
1,311 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$96 (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.$1,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,600

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.0.07
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.

E
Burton International AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48208These 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.42%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,111
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

2012 Poplar 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.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Detroit 48208
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48208.

Living area1,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 2012 Poplar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCore CityDetroit 48208Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,311 ft²29% of homes28% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191036% of homes48% of homes2% of homes

About 2012 Poplar St

When did 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI last sell?

2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI?

2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,311 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI built?

2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI?

2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Burton International Academy (elementary), rated D-; Northwestern High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48208?

Among the 2,241 homes in Detroit 48208, it is bigger than 28% of them (1,311 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1910 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2012 Poplar St, Detroit, MI was $96. The county assessed it at $1,300.

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