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$103,000$83 / 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 90How 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

20517 SPENCER ST

DETROIT, MI 48234
1
Baths
1,246 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$103K
$92K low$114K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$964 (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.$51,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,200

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.12 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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 218 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
Marion Law AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Osborn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48234These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,344
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

20517 Spencer 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 more than 94% of homes in Detroit 48234
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Detroit 48234
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Detroit 48234
  • Among the smallest lots in Sherwood
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Sherwood

What homes are worth in Detroit 48234

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

This home
$30K$125K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Detroit 48234.

How it measures up in Detroit 48234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48234.

Estimated value$103,000
CheaperTypical $63,858Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,246 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,020 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 20517 Spencer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSherwoodDetroit 48234Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,00080% of homes94% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8376% of homes85% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,246 ft²75% of homes81% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homes15% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195395% of homes87% of homes58% of homes

About 20517 Spencer St

How much is 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI is $103,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $92,298 to $113,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI last sell?

20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI?

20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,246 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI built?

20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI?

20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Marion Law Academy (elementary), rated D-; Osborn 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 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48234?

Among the 12,575 homes in Detroit 48234, it is worth more than 94% of them ($103,000 against a typical $63,858), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($83 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,246 ft² against a typical 1,020 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1953 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 28% 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 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20517 Spencer St, Detroit, MI was $964. The county assessed it at $51,100.

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