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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $69,000 on Aug 30, 2004

552 ALGER ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,562 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.
1915
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.$69,000 · Aug 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,172 (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.$102,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,200

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.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

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

E
Golightly Education CenterC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48202These 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.166
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 100.28

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,860
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,723
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

552 Alger 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 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48202.

Living area2,562 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 552 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48202Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,562 ft²83% of homes65% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac64% of homes25% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191580% of homes65% of homes5% of homes

About 552 Alger St

When did 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sell?

552 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 30, 2004 for $69,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

552 Alger St, Detroit, MI has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,562 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI built?

552 Alger St, Detroit, MI was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

552 Alger St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated C+; Southeastern 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 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 4,012 homes in Detroit 48202, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,562 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1915 against a typical 1913). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Alger St, Detroit, MI was $1,172. The county assessed it at $102,600.

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