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$168,602$236 / 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 91How 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 $206,000 on Feb 27, 2025

281 E PALMER ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
Building report
0
Baths
715 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$169K
$154K low$183K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$206,000 · Feb 27, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$376 (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.$11,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,400

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.6 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.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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 50 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 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

281 E Palmer 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 70% of homes in Cultural Center
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Among the smallest homes in Detroit 48202
  • Among the largest lots in Cultural Center

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
$27K$593K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$168,602
CheaperTypical $189,216Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area715 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 281 E Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCultural CenterDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,60270% of homes44% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23689% of homes97% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than715 ft²7% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes

About 281 E Palmer St

How much is 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI is $168,602 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $154,069 to $183,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI last sell?

281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI last sold on Feb 27, 2025 for $206,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI has 715 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

281 E Palmer 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 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 4,012 homes in Detroit 48202, it is worth more than 44% of them ($168,602 against a typical $189,216), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($236 against a typical $85), it is bigger than almost none of them (715 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 48% 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 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI was $376. The county assessed it at $11,200.

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