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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $111,500 on Dec 14, 2004

272 RIVERSIDE DR

DETROIT, MI 48215
2 / 1
Baths
1,764 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,500 · Dec 14, 2004
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$85,386
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB · R · recorded Oct 10, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,520 (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.$72,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,000

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.15 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.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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 · 0.3 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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%

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

272 Riverside 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.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Detroit 48215
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Detroit 48215

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 area1,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 272 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson ChalmersDetroit 48215Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,764 ft²60% of homes66% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac79% of homes87% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195373% of homes78% of homes58% of homes

About 272 Riverside Dr

When did 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI last sell?

272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 14, 2004 for $111,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,764 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI built?

272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

272 Riverside Dr, 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 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48215?

Among the 4,048 homes in Detroit 48215, it is bigger than 66% of them (1,764 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1953 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 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 272 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI was $1,520. The county assessed it at $72,500.

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