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$47,656$48 / 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 96How 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

20249 RUSSELL ST

HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203
1
Baths
990 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$48K
$46K low$50K high
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.$17,656
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$14,125
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$30,000
MICHIGAN FIRST CU · recorded Feb 24, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$823 (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.$25,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,600

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
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.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 · 212 ft²

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.

E
Nolan Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Pershing High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48203These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,830 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,157
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,382
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

20249 Russell 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 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Highland Park 48203

What homes are worth in Highland Park 48203

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

This home
$22K$534K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Highland Park 48203.

How it measures up in Highland Park 48203

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highland Park 48203.

Estimated value$47,656
CheaperTypical $55,092Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 20249 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNolanHighland Park 48203Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,65648% of homes38% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4852% of homes56% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than990 ft²41% of homes22% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²47% of homes30% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194055% of homes75% of homes29% of homes

About 20249 Russell St

How much is 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI is $47,656 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $45,672 to $49,640. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI last sell?

20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI?

20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI has 1 bathrooms, 990 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI built?

20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI?

20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI is assigned to Nolan Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D+; Pershing 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 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI compare to other homes in Highland Park 48203?

Among the 8,437 homes in Highland Park 48203, it is worth more than 38% of them ($47,656 against a typical $55,092), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($48 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 22% of them (990 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1940 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 5% 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 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20249 Russell St, Highland Park, MI was $823. The county assessed it at $25,800.

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