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$332,713$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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on Jul 16, 2001

38962 COTTONWOOD CT

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
1.5
Baths
1,960 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.
0.26 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$333K
$319K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Jul 16, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,020 (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.$168,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$337,000

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.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
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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 SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Grissom Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Sterling Heights High SchoolC-
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

38962 Cottonwood Ct 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 more than 67% of homes in Macomb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Sterling Heights 48310
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Sterling Heights 48310
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes 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 60% 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$332,713
CheaperTypical $317,685Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 38962 Cottonwood Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling Heights 48310Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$332,71360% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17017% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²82% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac83% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197760% of homes57% of homes

About 38962 Cottonwood Ct

How much is 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI is $332,713 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $318,547 to $346,879. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI last sell?

38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI last sold on Jul 16, 2001 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI built?

38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Grissom Middle School (middle), rated C; Sterling Heights High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Warren Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38962 Cottonwood Ct, 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 60% of them ($332,713 against a typical $317,685), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($170 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.26 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 67% 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 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38962 Cottonwood Ct, Sterling Heights, MI was $4,020. The county assessed it at $168,500.

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