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Last sold for $15,000 on Dec 19, 2017

2979 JACOB ST

HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
2
Baths
1,816 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.
2,614 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.
5
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.$15,000 · Dec 19, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,899 (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.$104,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,000

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.0.06
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(4)

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
Tau Beta SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Hamtramck High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Hamtramck Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48212These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,835 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,988
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

2979 Jacob 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 87% of homes in Hamtramck 48212
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Hamtramck 48212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamtramck 48212.

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,245 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 2979 Jacob St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamtramck 48212Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²87% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192043% of homes8% of homes

About 2979 Jacob St

When did 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI last sell?

2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI last sold on Dec 19, 2017 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI?

2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI built?

2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 5 stories.

What schools serve 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI?

2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI is assigned to Tau Beta School (elementary), rated D; Hamtramck High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Hamtramck Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI compare to other homes in Hamtramck 48212?

Among the 10,522 homes in Hamtramck 48212, it is bigger than 87% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 1,245 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 43% of them (1920 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2979 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI was $1,899. The county assessed it at $104,000.

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