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$66,452$71 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Feb 3, 2016

5271 CECIL ST

DETROIT, MI 48210
1
Baths
935 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.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$66K
$54K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Feb 3, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,082 (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.$21,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 139 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Priest Elementary-Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48210These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,209
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,407 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,593
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

5271 Cecil 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Detroit 48210
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Claytown
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48210

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$32K$140K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Detroit 48210.

How it measures up in Detroit 48210

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48210.

Estimated value$66,452
CheaperTypical $67,604Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $57Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area935 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 5271 Cecil St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClaytownDetroit 48210Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,45238% of homes48% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7163% of homes73% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than935 ft²17% of homes15% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac85% of homes84% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191623% of homes36% of homes5% of homes

About 5271 Cecil St

How much is 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI is $66,452 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $53,550 to $79,354. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI last sold on Feb 3, 2016 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI?

5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 935 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI built?

5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI?

5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Priest Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C; Western International High School (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 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48210?

Among the 7,899 homes in Detroit 48210, it is worth more than 48% of them ($66,452 against a typical $67,604), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($71 against a typical $57), it is bigger than 15% of them (935 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1916 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5271 Cecil St, Detroit, MI was $1,082. The county assessed it at $21,900.

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