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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $12,000 on May 27, 2026

2938 CORTLAND ST

DETROIT, MI 48206
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,496 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · May 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,133 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 225 ft²

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.

E
Durfee Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Central Academy and High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48206These 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.173
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 100.30

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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,361
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,991 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,123
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

2938 Cortland 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Dexter / Linwood
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Detroit 48206

How it measures up in Detroit 48206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48206.

Living area2,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 2938 Cortland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDexter / LinwoodDetroit 48206Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,496 ft²68% of homes65% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac76% of homes59% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192581% of homes91% of homes14% of homes

About 2938 Cortland St

When did 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI last sell?

2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI last sold on May 27, 2026 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI?

2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,496 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI built?

2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI?

2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Durfee Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated F; Central Academy and 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 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48206?

Among the 6,431 homes in Detroit 48206, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,496 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1925 against a typical 1921). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2938 Cortland St, Detroit, MI was $1,133.

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