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$73,851$51 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

23 E JAMES ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
1
Baths
1,454 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$74K
$66K low$82K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,296 (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.$42,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,800

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.0.07
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

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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%

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How this home compares

23 E James 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 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in River Rouge 48218

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

This home
$41K$145K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in River Rouge 48218.

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.

Estimated value$73,851
CheaperTypical $75,447Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,454 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 23 E James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,85146% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5112% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,454 ft²77% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192038% of homes8% of homes

About 23 E James St

How much is 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI is $73,851 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $65,676 to $82,026. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

23 E James St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI?

23 E James St, River Rouge, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,454 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI built?

23 E James St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI?

23 E James 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 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,535 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is worth more than 46% of them ($73,851 against a typical $75,447), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($51 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,454 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 17% 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 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 E James St, River Rouge, MI was $1,296. The county assessed it at $42,900.

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