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Last sold for $20,000 on Jul 27, 2005

5542 ROBY ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
1
Baths
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jul 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18 (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.$4,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,800

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.14 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.Industrial - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Golightly Education CenterD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48211These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,461 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,331
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

5542 Roby 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the newest homes in Poletown East

How it measures up in Detroit 48211

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48211.

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 5542 Roby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoletown EastDetroit 48211Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²53% of homes63% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than1922almost all homes75% of homes9% of homes

About 5542 Roby St

When did 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jul 27, 2005 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI?

5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI built?

5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI?

5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated D; Southeastern 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 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,584 homes in Detroit 48211, its lot is bigger than 63% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (1922 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Roby St, Detroit, MI was $18. The county assessed it at $4,400.

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