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$69,824$54 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5656 ROMEYN ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1
Baths
1,282 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.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$70K
$57K low$83K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$816 (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.$36,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,200

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.0.09
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 42 ft²

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 AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

5656 Romeyn 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 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48209

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

This home
$46K$176K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Detroit 48209.

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

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

Estimated value$69,824
CheaperTypical $78,941Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,282 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5656 Romeyn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,82430% of homes32% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5437% of homes27% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,282 ft²30% of homes44% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²31% of homes53% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191062% of homes34% of homes2% of homes

About 5656 Romeyn St

How much is 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI is $69,824 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $56,549 to $83,099. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI?

5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,282 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI built?

5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI?

5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (elementary), rated D-; 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 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 32% of them ($69,824 against a typical $78,941), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($54 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,282 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1910 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 15% 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 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5656 Romeyn St, Detroit, MI was $816. The county assessed it at $36,100.

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