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$101,676$141 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $24,000 on Sep 26, 2008

5861 WESTWOOD ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
722 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$102K
$85K low$118K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,000 · Sep 26, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,162 (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.$37,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,000

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.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 176 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Carver STEM AcademyF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48228These 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.135
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 100.27

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.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,120
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

5861 Westwood 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 85% of homes in Warrendale
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Detroit 48228
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the largest lots in Warrendale
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Detroit 48228

What homes are worth in Detroit 48228

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

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$37K$150K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Detroit 48228.

How it measures up in Detroit 48228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48228.

Estimated value$101,676
CheaperTypical $71,354Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $73Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area722 ft²
SmallerTypical 968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 5861 Westwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarrendaleDetroit 48228Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,67685% of homes84% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14197% of homes98% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than722 ft²11% of homes7% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 acalmost all homes98% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195592% of homes94% of homes64% of homes

About 5861 Westwood St

How much is 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI is $101,676 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $85,155 to $118,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 26, 2008 for $24,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI?

5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 722 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI built?

5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI?

5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Carver STEM Academy (elementary), rated F; Cody 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 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,844 homes in Detroit 48228, it is worth more than 84% of them ($101,676 against a typical $71,354), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($141 against a typical $73), it is bigger than 7% of them (722 ft² against a typical 968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1955 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 27% 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 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5861 Westwood St, Detroit, MI was $1,162. The county assessed it at $37,000.

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