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$194,183$213 / 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 92How 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 $139,000 on Jan 5, 2005

28444 JAMES ST

GARDEN CITY, MI 48135
1
Baths
910 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.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$194K
$178K low$211K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Jan 5, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,121 (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.$92,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,000

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.5 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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Garden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Memorial Elementary School 1-2 Campus
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.6 mi
M
Garden City Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Garden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48135These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
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.97%
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.10.0%
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.27,095
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,625 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,140
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,859
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

28444 James 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Garden City 48135
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Garden City 48135

What homes are worth in Garden City 48135

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

This home
$131K$295K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Garden City 48135.

How it measures up in Garden City 48135

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Garden City 48135.

Estimated value$194,183
CheaperTypical $196,244Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,041 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 28444 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGarden City 48135Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,18348% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21386% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than910 ft²13% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac35% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195447% of homes60% of homes

About 28444 James St

How much is 28444 James St, Garden City, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28444 James St, Garden City, MI is $194,183 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $177,689 to $210,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28444 James St, Garden City, MI last sell?

28444 James St, Garden City, MI last sold on Jan 5, 2005 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28444 James St, Garden City, MI?

28444 James St, Garden City, MI has 1 bathrooms, 910 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 28444 James St, Garden City, MI built?

28444 James St, Garden City, MI was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 28444 James St, Garden City, MI?

28444 James St, Garden City, MI is assigned to Garden City High School (high), rated C-; Memorial Elementary School 1-2 Campus (elementary); Garden City Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Garden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28444 James St, Garden City, MI compare to other homes in Garden City 48135?

Among the 10,920 homes in Garden City 48135, it is worth more than 48% of them ($194,183 against a typical $196,244), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($213 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 13% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,041 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1954 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 56% 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 28444 James St, Garden City, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28444 James St, Garden City, MI was $3,121. The county assessed it at $92,500.

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