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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $9,100 on Nov 16, 2012

278 RIVERSIDE DR

DETROIT, MI 48215
2.5
Baths
2,340 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
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.$9,100 · Nov 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,189 (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.$70,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$141,000

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.8 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 144 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
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

278 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 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Detroit 48215
  • Older than 79% 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 area2,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,481 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 278 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson ChalmersDetroit 48215Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,340 ft²86% of homes86% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac80% of homes87% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than193057% of homes65% of homes21% of homes

About 278 Riverside Dr

When did 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI last sell?

278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI last sold on Nov 16, 2012 for $9,100, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,340 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI built?

278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

278 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 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48215?

Among the 4,048 homes in Detroit 48215, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,340 ft² against a typical 1,481 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1930 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 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Riverside Dr, Detroit, MI was $2,189. The county assessed it at $70,500.

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