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$88,794$108 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $8,600 on Nov 30, 2016

5285 ELMER ST

DETROIT, MI 48210
1
Baths
825 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.
1,742 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$89K
$76K low$102K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,600 · Nov 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,005 (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.$16,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,600

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.17 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.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 100 ft²

Transaction History(9)

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
Priest Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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

5285 Elmer 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 more than 80% of homes in Detroit 48210
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Detroit 48210
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Claytown
  • Older than 88% 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.

This home
$36K$150K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$88,794
CheaperTypical $68,215Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $58Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area825 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 5285 Elmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClaytownDetroit 48210Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,79475% of homes80% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10894% of homes96% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than825 ft²9% of homes7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192471% of homes76% of homes12% of homes

About 5285 Elmer St

How much is 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI is $88,794 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $75,892 to $101,696. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI last sold on Nov 30, 2016 for $8,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI?

5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 825 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI built?

5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI?

5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Priest Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated F; Western International 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 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48210?

Among the 7,732 homes in Detroit 48210, it is worth more than 80% of them ($88,794 against a typical $68,215), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($108 against a typical $58), it is bigger than 7% of them (825 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 76% of them (1924 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 23% 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 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5285 Elmer St, Detroit, MI was $1,005. The county assessed it at $16,800.

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