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$49,538$74 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

42 RIDGE ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
668 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$50K
$44K low$55K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$49,538
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$39,630

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,267 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$32,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,600

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

H
Ecorse Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Ralph J. Bunche AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.7 mi
M
Grandport AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Ecorse Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48229These 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.145
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 100.30

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,643
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 Ridge 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 96% of homes in Ecorse 48229
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Ecorse 48229

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

This home
$45K$172K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Ecorse 48229.

How it measures up in Ecorse 48229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ecorse 48229.

Estimated value$49,538
CheaperTypical $76,251Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 42 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$49,5384% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7447% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than668 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192640% of homes16% of homes

About 42 Ridge St

How much is 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI is $49,538 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $44,401 to $54,675. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI?

42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 668 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI built?

42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI?

42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI is assigned to Ecorse Community High School (high), rated C; Ralph J. Bunche Academy (elementary), rated C-; Grandport Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Ecorse Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,183 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 4% of them ($49,538 against a typical $76,251), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($74 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 4% of them (668 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1926 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 6% 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 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 42 Ridge St, Ecorse, MI was $1,267. The county assessed it at $32,300.

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