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$82,341$85 / 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 74How 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

2979 WESTERN ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1
Baths
964 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$82K
$61K low$104K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$533 (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.$31,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,000

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.9 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.0.05
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 · 118 ft²

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

E
Harms Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
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 100.25

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
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 Western 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 80% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Among the smallest lots in Springwells
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Springwells

What homes are worth in Detroit 48209

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

This home
$46K$187K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Detroit 48209.

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Estimated value$82,341
CheaperTypical $79,032Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 2979 Western St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringwellsDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,34161% of homes56% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8583% of homes85% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than964 ft²16% of homes12% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192998% of homes97% of homes20% of homes

About 2979 Western St

How much is 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI is $82,341 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $61,112 to $103,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI last sell?

2979 Western St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI?

2979 Western St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 964 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI built?

2979 Western St, Detroit, MI was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI?

2979 Western St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Harms Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Western International High School (high), rated F; Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 56% of them ($82,341 against a typical $79,032), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($85 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 12% of them (964 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (1929 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 20% 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 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2979 Western St, Detroit, MI was $533. The county assessed it at $31,500.

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