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Last sold for $90,231 on Feb 16, 2012

51 WALNUT ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
2
Baths
2,250 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,231 · Feb 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,162 (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.$72,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,000

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.0.09
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(2)

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
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
River Rouge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

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How this home compares

51 Walnut 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Wayne County

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.

Living area2,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 51 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,250 ft²97% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²53% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192453% of homes12% of homes

About 51 Walnut St

When did 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Feb 16, 2012 for $90,231, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI?

51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,250 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI built?

51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI?

51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI is assigned to Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; River Rouge High School (high), rated C-; 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 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,535 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is bigger than 97% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1924 against a typical 1924). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI was $1,162. The county assessed it at $72,000.

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