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$176,729$185 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Oct 21, 1999

37242 GILCHRIST ST

WESTLAND, MI 48186
1
Baths
956 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$177K
$169K low$185K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Oct 21, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,296 (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.$92,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,600

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.5 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 96 ft²

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

E
Schweitzer Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Stevenson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Wayne Memorial High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48186These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,155
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,539
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,565
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

37242 Gilchrist 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 66% of homes in Westland 48186
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Westland 48186

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

This home
$88K$344K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Westland 48186.

How it measures up in Westland 48186

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westland 48186.

Estimated value$176,729
CheaperTypical $200,110Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 37242 Gilchrist St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestland 48186Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,72934% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18561% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than956 ft²25% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac54% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195951% of homes71% of homes

About 37242 Gilchrist St

How much is 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI is $176,729 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $168,906 to $184,552. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI last sell?

37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI last sold on Oct 21, 1999 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI?

37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI has 1 bathrooms, 956 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI built?

37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI?

37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI is assigned to Schweitzer Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Stevenson Middle School (middle), rated C-; Wayne Memorial High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Wayne-Westland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI compare to other homes in Westland 48186?

Among the 12,374 homes in Westland 48186, it is worth more than 34% of them ($176,729 against a typical $200,110), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($185 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 25% of them (956 ft² against a typical 1,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1959 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 50% 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 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 37242 Gilchrist St, Westland, MI was $3,296. The county assessed it at $92,300.

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