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$47,494$32 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5516 RIDGEWOOD ST

DETROIT, MI 48204
1
Baths
1,493 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.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$47K
$39K low$56K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$47,494
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$37,995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$120 (2023)

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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 168 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Sampson-Webber Leadership AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48204These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.21,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,602
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5516 Ridgewood 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 95% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Midwest
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Midwest
  • Older than 94% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48204

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

This home
$22K$191K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Detroit 48204.

How it measures up in Detroit 48204

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48204.

Estimated value$47,494
CheaperTypical $55,716Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,493 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5516 Ridgewood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidwestDetroit 48204Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,49443% of homes36% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3224% of homes23% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,493 ft²65% of homes63% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac87% of homes73% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191735% of homes14% of homes6% of homes

About 5516 Ridgewood St

How much is 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI is $47,494 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $39,364 to $55,624. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI last sold on May 15, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI?

5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,493 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI built?

5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI?

5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy (elementary), rated C-; Northwestern High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48204?

Among the 9,955 homes in Detroit 48204, it is worth more than 36% of them ($47,494 against a typical $55,716), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($32 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,493 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 14% of them (1917 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 5% 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 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5516 Ridgewood St, Detroit, MI was $120.

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