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$177,348$185 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $175,000 on Apr 23, 2024

5862 ESSEX ST

ROMULUS, MI 48174
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
960 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$177K
$163K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Apr 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,339 (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.$68,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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

Transaction History(6)

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(2)

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

E
Wick Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Romulus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Romulus High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Romulus Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48174These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

5862 Essex 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Romulus 48174

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

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$97K$476K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Romulus 48174.

How it measures up in Romulus 48174

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Romulus 48174.

Estimated value$177,348
CheaperTypical $198,930Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5862 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRomulus 48174Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,34838% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18583% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²14% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac63% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196634% of homes77% of homes

About 5862 Essex St

How much is 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI is $177,348 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $163,209 to $191,487. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI last sell?

5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI last sold on Apr 23, 2024 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI built?

5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI is assigned to Wick Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Romulus Middle School (middle), rated D+; Romulus High School (high), rated C. All sit in Romulus Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI compare to other homes in Romulus 48174?

Among the 9,901 homes in Romulus 48174, it is worth more than 38% of them ($177,348 against a typical $198,930), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($185 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 14% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1966 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 51% 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 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5862 Essex St, Romulus, MI was $3,339. The county assessed it at $68,600.

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