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$73,945$65 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $4,000 on Mar 23, 2011

291 RICHTER ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
1
Baths
1,140 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$74K
$66K low$82K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$4,000 · Mar 23, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,117 (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.$39,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,600

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.15 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.0.07
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

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
River Rouge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: River Rouge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48218These 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.165
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,857
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

291 Richter 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 less than 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in River Rouge 48218

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

This home
$41K$145K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in River Rouge 48218.

How it measures up in River Rouge 48218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Rouge 48218.

Estimated value$73,945
CheaperTypical $75,447Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 291 Richter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,94546% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6549% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²47% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192038% of homes8% of homes

About 291 Richter St

How much is 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI is $73,945 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $65,531 to $82,359. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Mar 23, 2011 for $4,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI?

291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI built?

291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI?

291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI is assigned to Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; River Rouge High School (high), rated C-; Clarence B. Sabbath Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in River Rouge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,535 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is worth more than 46% of them ($73,945 against a typical $75,447), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($65 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 17% 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 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Richter St, River Rouge, MI was $1,117. The county assessed it at $39,300.

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