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$101,871$59 / 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 83How 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
Last sold for $15,393 on Dec 23, 2010

45 ELM ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
2
Baths
1,717 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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

$102K
$84K low$119K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,393 · Dec 23, 2010
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.$101,871
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$81,497

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,034 (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.$60,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,800

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.2 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
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
River Rouge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: River Rouge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48218These 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.165
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,857
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%

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

45 Elm 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 more than 81% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Among the largest lots in River Rouge 48218
  • Older than 91% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in River Rouge 48218

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

This home
$41K$182K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in River Rouge 48218.

How it measures up in River Rouge 48218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Rouge 48218.

Estimated value$101,871
CheaperTypical $76,475Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $67Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,717 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 45 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,87181% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5931% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,717 ft²89% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 acalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than192244% of homes9% of homes

About 45 Elm St

How much is 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI is $101,871 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $84,432 to $119,310. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Dec 23, 2010 for $15,393, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI?

45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,717 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI built?

45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI?

45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI is assigned to River Rouge High School (high), rated C-; Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Clarence B. Sabbath Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in River Rouge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,537 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is worth more than 81% of them ($101,871 against a typical $76,475), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($59 against a typical $67), it is bigger than 89% of them (1,717 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.51 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1922 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 28% 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 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 45 Elm St, River Rouge, MI was $2,034. The county assessed it at $60,900.

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