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Last sold for $5,580 on Oct 30, 2018

228 BURKE ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
1
Baths
1,038 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.
1,742 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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,580 · Oct 30, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,534 (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.$18,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
River Rouge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: River Rouge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48218These 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.165
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 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
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.7,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,857
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

228 Burke 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 Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in River Rouge 48218
  • Older than 71% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in River Rouge 48218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Rouge 48218.

Living area1,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 228 Burke St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,038 ft²35% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194068% of homes29% of homes

About 228 Burke St

When did 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Oct 30, 2018 for $5,580, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI?

228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,038 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI built?

228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI?

228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI is assigned to River Rouge High School (high), rated C-; Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Clarence B. Sabbath Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in River Rouge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,537 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,038 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 68% of them (1940 against a typical 1924). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Burke St, River Rouge, MI was $2,534. The county assessed it at $18,000.

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