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5630 AMHERST ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
0
Baths
594 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30 (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.$1,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,000

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.7 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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

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
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
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 100.25

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
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

5630 Amherst 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Central Southwest
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Living area594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

How 5630 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than594 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²31% of homes53% of homes9% of homes

About 5630 Amherst St

When did 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI has 594 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

What schools serve 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (elementary), rated C; Western International 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 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than almost none of them (594 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5630 Amherst St, Detroit, MI was $30. The county assessed it at $1,500.

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