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$128,183$78 / 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 85How 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

5859 AMHERST ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1.5
Baths
1,648 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$128K
$108K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$848 (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.$69,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,600

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.Hot Water
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 · 132 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
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 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

5859 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the oldest 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$173K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$128,183
CheaperTypical $79,137Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5859 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,18389% of homes92% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7878% of homes76% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²61% of homes71% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²30% of homes53% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes13% of homesalmost no homes

About 5859 Amherst St

How much is 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI is $128,183 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $108,331 to $148,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,648 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI built?

5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5859 Amherst 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 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 92% of them ($128,183 against a typical $79,137), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($78 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 35% 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 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5859 Amherst St, Detroit, MI was $848. The county assessed it at $69,300.

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