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$326,001$202 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $215,000 on Jun 1, 2016

26259 JAMES DR

GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
2
Baths
1,617 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$326K
$300K low$352K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Jun 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,898 (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.$168,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Meridian Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Grosse Ile High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Grosse Ile Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Grosse Ile Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48138These 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.21
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,553
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.614 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,869
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.52%

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How this home compares

26259 James Dr 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 80% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Grosse Ile 48138

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

This home
$165K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138.

How it measures up in Grosse Ile 48138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Ile 48138.

Estimated value$326,001
CheaperTypical $386,143Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,617 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 26259 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Ile 48138Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$326,00134% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20266% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,617 ft²26% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac52% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than199790% of homes92% of homes

About 26259 James Dr

How much is 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI is $326,001 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $299,503 to $352,499. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI last sell?

26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI last sold on Jun 1, 2016 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,617 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI built?

26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI is assigned to Meridian Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Grosse Ile High School (high), rated B+; Grosse Ile Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Grosse Ile Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Ile 48138?

Among the 4,441 homes in Grosse Ile 48138, it is worth more than 34% of them ($326,001 against a typical $386,143), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($202 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,617 ft² against a typical 2,133 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1997 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 80% 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 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26259 James Dr, Grosse Ile, MI was $5,898. The county assessed it at $168,400.

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