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Last sold for $68,702 on Jan 9, 2006

259 ASHLAND ST

DETROIT, MI 48215
1
Baths
966 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.
1920
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.$68,702 · Jan 9, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18 (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.$1,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,400

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.5 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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 · 284 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Carstens Elementary-Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48215These 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.171
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 100.31

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,394
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,163
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

259 Ashland 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 95% of homes in Jefferson Chalmers
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48215.

Living area966 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,487 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 259 Ashland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson ChalmersDetroit 48215Wayne County
Living areabigger than966 ft²5% of homes9% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²16% of homes25% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192021% of homes20% of homes8% of homes

About 259 Ashland St

When did 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI last sell?

259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 9, 2006 for $68,702, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI?

259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 966 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI built?

259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI?

259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Carstens Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C; East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (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 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48215?

Among the 3,939 homes in Detroit 48215, it is bigger than 9% of them (966 ft² against a typical 1,487 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Ashland St, Detroit, MI was $18. The county assessed it at $1,200.

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