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$79,063$49 / 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 78How 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
Last sold for $1,133 on Jul 3, 2012

4538 HOLCOMB ST

DETROIT, MI 48214
1.5
Baths
1,614 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.
1913
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

$79K
$61K low$97K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,133 · Jul 3, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,047 (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.$22,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,400

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.Bungalow
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.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
Nichols Elementary-Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48214These 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.162
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,049
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,180 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,704
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,968
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

4538 Holcomb 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 91% of homes in Gratiot Woods
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Gratiot Woods
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48214

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

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$30K$872K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Detroit 48214.

How it measures up in Detroit 48214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48214.

Estimated value$79,063
CheaperTypical $115,941Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,649 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1914Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 4538 Holcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGratiot WoodsDetroit 48214Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,06391% of homes39% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4975% of homes35% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,614 ft²78% of homes48% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²2% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191350% of homes44% of homes3% of homes

About 4538 Holcomb St

How much is 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI is $79,063 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $61,336 to $96,790. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI last sell?

4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 3, 2012 for $1,133, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI?

4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,614 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI built?

4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI?

4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Nichols Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C; Southeastern High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48214?

Among the 6,034 homes in Detroit 48214, it is worth more than 39% of them ($79,063 against a typical $115,941), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($49 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,614 ft² against a typical 1,649 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1913 against a typical 1914). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 19% 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 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4538 Holcomb St, Detroit, MI was $1,047. The county assessed it at $22,700.

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