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$46,354$76 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $39,900 on Jul 20, 2005

49 W BENSON ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
608 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$46K
$37K low$55K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,900 · Jul 20, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,020 (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.$31,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,200

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.7 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
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.0.06
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 SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Grandport AcademyF
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Ralph J. Bunche AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.0 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

49 W Benson 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 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 92% 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.

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$40K$150K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$46,354
CheaperTypical $67,011Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area608 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 49 W Benson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$46,3548% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7669% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than608 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²5% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192116% of homes8% of homes

About 49 W Benson St

How much is 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI is $46,354 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $37,256 to $55,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Jul 20, 2005 for $39,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI?

49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 608 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI built?

49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI?

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

How does 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,185 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 8% of them ($46,354 against a typical $67,011), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($76 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 2% of them (608 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1921 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 5% 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 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 W Benson St, Ecorse, MI was $1,020. The county assessed it at $31,100.

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