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$189,219$170 / 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 $125,000 on Jun 1, 2005

38138 WALNUT ST

ROMULUS, MI 48174
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,116 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$189K
$169K low$210K 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 · Jun 1, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,560 (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.$96,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,400

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.0.12
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

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
Barth Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Romulus High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Romulus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Romulus Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48174These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.33,133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,407
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

38138 Walnut 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Among the smallest lots in Romulus 48174
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Romulus 48174

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

This home
$88K$422K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Romulus 48174.

How it measures up in Romulus 48174

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Romulus 48174.

Estimated value$189,219
CheaperTypical $191,987Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 38138 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRomulus 48174Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,21949% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17083% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²29% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 acalmost no homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than196330% of homes74% of homes

About 38138 Walnut St

How much is 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI is $189,219 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $168,731 to $209,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI last sell?

38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI last sold on Jun 1, 2005 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI?

38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI built?

38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI?

38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI is assigned to Barth Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Romulus High School (high), rated C; Romulus Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Romulus Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI compare to other homes in Romulus 48174?

Among the 9,907 homes in Romulus 48174, it is worth more than 49% of them ($189,219 against a typical $191,987), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($170 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1963 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 59% 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 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38138 Walnut St, Romulus, MI was $2,560. The county assessed it at $96,200.

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