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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $15,000 on Dec 13, 2007

5491 CENTRAL ST

DETROIT, MI 48210
1.5
Baths
1,546 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.
2,614 ft²
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.
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.$15,000 · Dec 13, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,426 (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.$51,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,000

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.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 276 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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

5491 Central 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 70% of homes in Claytown
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48210

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

Living area1,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 5491 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClaytownDetroit 48210Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,546 ft²70% of homes69% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²9% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191624% of homes36% of homes5% of homes

About 5491 Central St

When did 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5491 Central St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 13, 2007 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI?

5491 Central St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,546 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI built?

5491 Central St, Detroit, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI?

5491 Central 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 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48210?

Among the 7,732 homes in Detroit 48210, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,546 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1916 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5491 Central St, Detroit, MI was $1,426. The county assessed it at $51,500.

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