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$67,235$69 / 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 88How 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

4285 5TH ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
979 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$67K
$59K low$75K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,808 (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.$55,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,200

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Grandport AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Ralph J. Bunche AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

4285 5th 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 87% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Ecorse 48229
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Ecorse 48229

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
$40K$146K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$67,235
CheaperTypical $71,435Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area979 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 4285 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$67,23539% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6946% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than979 ft²45% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac86% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195673% of homes66% of homes

About 4285 5th St

How much is 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI is $67,235 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $59,453 to $75,017. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Nov 14, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI?

4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 979 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI built?

4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI?

4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI is assigned to Ecorse Community High School (high), rated C; Grandport Academy (middle), rated D+; Ralph J. Bunche Academy (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Ecorse Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,185 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 39% of them ($67,235 against a typical $71,435), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($69 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 45% of them (979 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1956 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 13% 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 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4285 5th St, Ecorse, MI was $1,808. The county assessed it at $55,100.

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