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$129,900$155 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $193,000 on Aug 21, 2024

26809 JAMES AVE

FLAT ROCK, MI 48134
1
Baths
836 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$130K
$95K low$165K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,000 · Aug 21, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$129,900
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$103,920

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,003 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$51,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,800

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.66 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

H
Flat Rock Community High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Ethel C. Bobcean Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
M
Thomas Simpson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Flat Rock Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48134These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.21,097
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,174 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,393
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,467
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

26809 James Ave 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 91% of homes in Flat Rock 48134
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Flat Rock 48134
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Flat Rock 48134
  • Older than 92% of homes in Flat Rock 48134

What homes are worth in Flat Rock 48134

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

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$75K$512K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Flat Rock 48134.

How it measures up in Flat Rock 48134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Flat Rock 48134.

Estimated value$129,900
CheaperTypical $260,844Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,727 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 26809 James Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlat Rock 48134Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,9009% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15559% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than836 ft²2% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac26% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than19418% of homes32% of homes

About 26809 James Ave

How much is 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI is $129,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $95,260 to $164,540. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI last sell?

26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $193,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI?

26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI has 1 bathrooms, 836 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI built?

26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI?

26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI is assigned to Flat Rock Community High School (high), rated A-; Ethel C. Bobcean Elementary School (elementary); Thomas Simpson Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Flat Rock Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI compare to other homes in Flat Rock 48134?

Among the 7,043 homes in Flat Rock 48134, it is worth more than 9% of them ($129,900 against a typical $260,844), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($155 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 2% of them (836 ft² against a typical 1,727 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1941 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 38% 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 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 26809 James Ave, Flat Rock, MI was $3,003. The county assessed it at $51,900.

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