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$61,678$44 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

259 S MILITARY ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1.5
Baths
1,406 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$62K
$53K low$70K high

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.6 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.0.12
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 · 132 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
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

259 S Military 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 89% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48209

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

This home
$46K$176K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Detroit 48209.

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Estimated value$61,678
CheaperTypical $78,941Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 259 S Military St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDelrayDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,67863% of homes17% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4439% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²54% of homes56% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac84% of homes87% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than191357% of homes44% of homes3% of homes

About 259 S Military St

How much is 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI is $61,678 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $53,124 to $70,232. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI last sell?

259 S Military St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI?

259 S Military St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI built?

259 S Military St, Detroit, MI was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI?

259 S Military St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (elementary), rated D-; Western International 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 259 S Military St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 17% of them ($61,678 against a typical $78,941), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($44 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1913 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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