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Last sold for $8,500 on Aug 20, 2008

5221 BERKSHIRE ST

DETROIT, MI 48224
1.5
Baths
1,724 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Aug 20, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,800

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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 198 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Ronald Brown AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

5221 Berkshire 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 88% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Morningside
  • Older than 76% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48224

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

Living area1,724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,194 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 5221 Berkshire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorningsideDetroit 48224Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,724 ft²72% of homes88% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac18% of homes27% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than193765% of homes35% of homes24% of homes

About 5221 Berkshire St

When did 5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 20, 2008 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI?

5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,724 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI built?

5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI?

5221 Berkshire St, 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 5221 Berkshire St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48224?

Among the 16,198 homes in Detroit 48224, it is bigger than 88% of them (1,724 ft² against a typical 1,194 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1937 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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