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Last sold for $34,400 on Aug 2, 1994

5259 BUCKINGHAM AVE

DETROIT, MI 48224
1
Baths
1,337 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.
1931
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.$34,400 · Aug 2, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$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.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 222 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ronald Brown AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

5259 Buckingham Ave 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 65% of homes in Detroit 48224
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Morningside
  • Older than 79% 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 area1,337 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 5259 Buckingham Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorningsideDetroit 48224Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,337 ft²36% of homes65% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac70% of homes57% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193150% of homes25% of homes21% of homes

About 5259 Buckingham Ave

When did 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI last sell?

5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 2, 1994 for $34,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI?

5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,337 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI built?

5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI?

5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI is assigned to Ronald Brown Academy (elementary), rated F; 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 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48224?

Among the 16,198 homes in Detroit 48224, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,337 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1931 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 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5259 Buckingham Ave, Detroit, MI was $38. The county assessed it at $1,400.

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