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Last sold for $149,023 on Sep 12, 2016

5217 COMMONWEALTH ST

DETROIT, MI 48208
Building report
1.5
Baths
1,250 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,023 · Sep 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$295 (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.$6,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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(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
Burton International AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48208These 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.169
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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.42%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,111
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

5217 Commonwealth 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.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Woodbridge
  • Among the largest lots in Detroit 48208
  • Among the oldest homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48208.

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 5217 Commonwealth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodbridgeDetroit 48208Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²16% of homes24% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac98% of homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than190535% of homes26% of homesalmost no homes

About 5217 Commonwealth St

When did 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 12, 2016 for $149,023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI?

5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI built?

5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI?

5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Burton International Academy (elementary), rated D-; Northwestern High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48208?

Among the 2,241 homes in Detroit 48208, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1905 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI was $295. The county assessed it at $6,300.

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