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$292,231$196 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

38540 COTTONWOOD DR

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,489 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.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$292K
$279K low$305K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,469 (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.$150,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Grissom Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Sterling Heights High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Warren Consolidated Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48310These 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.51
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 100.22

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,424 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,387
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,175
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

38540 Cottonwood Dr 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 65% of homes in Sterling Heights 48310
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Macomb County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Sterling Heights 48310
  • Among the smallest lots in Sterling Heights 48310

What homes are worth in Sterling Heights 48310

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

This home
$173K$471K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Sterling Heights 48310.

How it measures up in Sterling Heights 48310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling Heights 48310.

Estimated value$292,231
CheaperTypical $311,231Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,489 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 38540 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling Heights 48310Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$292,23135% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19658% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,489 ft²31% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 acalmost no homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197760% of homes57% of homes

About 38540 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI is $292,231 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $279,423 to $305,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sell?

38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,489 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI built?

38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Grissom Middle School (middle), rated B; Sterling Heights High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Warren Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI compare to other homes in Sterling Heights 48310?

Among the 12,437 homes in Sterling Heights 48310, it is worth more than 35% of them ($292,231 against a typical $311,231), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($196 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,489 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1977 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Macomb 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 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38540 Cottonwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was $4,469. The county assessed it at $150,300.

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