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$131,406$96 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

4635 BALFOUR RD

DETROIT, MI 48224
1.5
Baths
1,365 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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

$131K
$118K low$145K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,643 (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.$48,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,400

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 146 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ronald Brown AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48224These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.39,514
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,883 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,558
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,037
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

4635 Balfour Rd 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 76% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Morningside
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Detroit 48224

What homes are worth in Detroit 48224

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

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$38K$223K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Detroit 48224.

How it measures up in Detroit 48224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48224.

Estimated value$131,406
CheaperTypical $92,934Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,365 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,190 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 4635 Balfour Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorningsideDetroit 48224Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,40661% of homes76% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9667% of homes72% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,365 ft²40% of homes68% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac82% of homes80% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194886% of homes87% of homes43% of homes

About 4635 Balfour Rd

How much is 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI is $131,406 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $118,210 to $144,602. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI last sell?

4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI?

4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,365 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI built?

4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI?

4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI is assigned to Ronald Brown Academy (elementary), rated D-; East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (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 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48224?

Among the 16,243 homes in Detroit 48224, it is worth more than 76% of them ($131,406 against a typical $92,934), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($96 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,365 ft² against a typical 1,190 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1948 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 39% 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 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4635 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI was $1,643. The county assessed it at $48,700.

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