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$55,108$49 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

20495 BIRWOOD ST

DETROIT, MI 48221
1
Baths
1,116 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$55K
$49K low$62K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$963 (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.$39,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,800

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.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.10
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 · 24 ft²

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

E
Vernor Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Mumford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48221These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.36,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,810 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,072
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,301
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%

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How this home compares

20495 Birwood 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 Detroit 48221
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Detroit 48221
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Pembroke
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Pembroke
  • Among the newest homes in Detroit 48221

What homes are worth in Detroit 48221

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

This home
$41K$473K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Detroit 48221.

How it measures up in Detroit 48221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48221.

Estimated value$55,108
CheaperTypical $139,587Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 20495 Birwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePembrokeDetroit 48221Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$55,10862% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4941% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²87% of homes21% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac17% of homes42% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197097% of homesalmost all homes80% of homes

About 20495 Birwood St

How much is 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI is $55,108 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $48,637 to $61,579. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI last sell?

20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI?

20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI built?

20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI?

20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Vernor Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Mumford 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 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48221?

Among the 15,869 homes in Detroit 48221, it is worth more than 5% of them ($55,108 against a typical $139,587), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($49 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (1970 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 8% 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 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20495 Birwood St, Detroit, MI was $963. The county assessed it at $39,900.

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