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$276,363$244 / 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 85How 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

285 E PALMER ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
1.5
Baths
1,132 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.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$276K
$235K low$317K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,903 (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.$96,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,200

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
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
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

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 · 0.2 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

285 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 77% of homes in Cultural Center
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Among the largest lots in Cultural Center
  • Among the newest homes 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$600K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$276,363
CheaperTypical $190,052Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 285 E Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCultural CenterDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,36377% of homes73% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24490% of homes97% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,132 ft²19% of homes5% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than2007almost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes

About 285 E Palmer St

How much is 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI is $276,363 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,294 to $317,432. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI last sell?

285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,132 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI built?

285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 5 stories.

What schools serve 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

285 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 285 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 73% of them ($276,363 against a typical $190,052), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($244 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,132 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2007 against a typical 1913). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 73% 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 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI was $3,903. The county assessed it at $96,100.

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