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$28,976$43 / 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 84How 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 $7,000 on Dec 1, 1985

20438 RUSSELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48203
1
Baths
680 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.
1941
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

$29K
$24K low$34K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,000 · Dec 1, 1985
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.$28,976
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$23,181

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$540 (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.$12,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,800

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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 90 ft²

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 · 0.6 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

20438 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest homes in Highland Park 48203
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 79% 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
$23K$540K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$28,976
CheaperTypical $55,512Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$43
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 20438 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNolanHighland Park 48203Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,97610% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4340% of homes45% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than680 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²47% of homes31% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194164% of homes79% of homes32% of homes

About 20438 Russell St

How much is 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI is $28,976 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $24,275 to $33,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 1, 1985 for $7,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 680 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI built?

20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

20438 Russell St, Detroit, 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 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Highland Park 48203?

Among the 8,437 homes in Highland Park 48203, it is worth more than 8% of them ($28,976 against a typical $55,512), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($43 against a typical $45), it is bigger than almost none of them (680 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1941 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 20438 Russell St, Detroit, MI was $540. The county assessed it at $12,400.

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