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Last sold for $1,443 on Jul 23, 2012

281 S MORRELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1
Baths
880 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,443 · Jul 23, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$1,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,800

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.7 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Maybury Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
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 S Morrell 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 281 S Morrell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDelrayDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than880 ft²8% of homes7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac94% of homes95% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than191251% of homes39% of homes3% of homes

About 281 S Morrell St

When did 281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 23, 2012 for $1,443, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI?

281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI built?

281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI?

281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated F; Maybury Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Western International 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 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than 7% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1912 against a typical 1915). 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 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Morrell St, Detroit, MI was $38. The county assessed it at $1,400.

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