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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $5,500 on Dec 11, 2015

5251 DEVONSHIRE RD

DETROIT, MI 48224
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,290 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$5,500 · Dec 11, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$180 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 142 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

5251 Devonshire Rd 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 98% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Morningside
  • Older than 80% of homes in Detroit 48224

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 area2,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,194 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5251 Devonshire Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorningsideDetroit 48224Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,290 ft²95% of homes98% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac70% of homes57% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192946% of homes20% of homes20% of homes

About 5251 Devonshire Rd

When did 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI last sell?

5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 11, 2015 for $5,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI?

5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,290 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI built?

5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI?

5251 Devonshire Rd, 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 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48224?

Among the 16,198 homes in Detroit 48224, it is bigger than 98% of them (2,290 ft² against a typical 1,194 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1929 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI was $180.

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