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$195,834$89 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

279 ALGER ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
2 / 1
Baths
2,206 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
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

$196K
$169K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$922 (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.$185,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$371,000

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.2 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.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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 225 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
Golightly Education CenterD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48202These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,860
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,723
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

279 Alger 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 more than 75% of homes in North End
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in North End
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48202

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

This home
$25K$604K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Detroit 48202.

How it measures up in Detroit 48202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48202.

Estimated value$195,834
CheaperTypical $192,410Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,206 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 279 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,83475% of homes51% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8962% of homes50% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than2,206 ft²71% of homes53% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac80% of homes45% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than190926% of homes22% of homes2% of homes

About 279 Alger St

How much is 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI is $195,834 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $168,501 to $223,167. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sell?

279 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

279 Alger St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,206 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI built?

279 Alger St, Detroit, MI was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

279 Alger St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated D; Southeastern 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 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 4,012 homes in Detroit 48202, it is worth more than 51% of them ($195,834 against a typical $192,410), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($89 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,206 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1909 against a typical 1913). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 57% 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 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Alger St, Detroit, MI was $922. The county assessed it at $185,500.

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