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5217 MCDOUGALL ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
2.5
Baths
2,700 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.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9 (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.$700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$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.$1,400

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.10 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 175 ft²

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.

E
Golightly Education CenterD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48211These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
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.6,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,461 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,331
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 Mcdougall 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 95% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Among the smallest lots in Poletown East
  • Among the newest homes in Poletown East

How it measures up in Detroit 48211

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48211.

Living area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 5217 Mcdougall St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoletown EastDetroit 48211Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²92% of homes95% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²almost no homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than1924almost all homes87% of homes12% of homes

About 5217 Mcdougall St

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

5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI?

5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI built?

5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI?

5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated D; Southeastern 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 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,584 homes in Detroit 48211, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 87% of them (1924 against a typical 1915). 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 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 Mcdougall St, Detroit, MI was $9. The county assessed it at $700.

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