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$178,056$92 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

5868 DEXTER ST

ROMULUS, MI 48174
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,927 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$178K
$159K low$197K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,485 (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.$128,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,600

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.0.85
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Wick Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Romulus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

5868 Dexter 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 less per square foot than 92% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Newer than 85% 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.

This home
$87K$411K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$178,056
CheaperTypical $191,482Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,927 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 5868 Dexter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRomulus 48174Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,05643% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$928% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,927 ft²77% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac77% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197758% of homes85% of homes

About 5868 Dexter St

How much is 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI is $178,056 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $159,446 to $196,666. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI last sell?

5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI?

5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,927 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI built?

5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI?

5868 Dexter 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 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI compare to other homes in Romulus 48174?

Among the 9,907 homes in Romulus 48174, it is worth more than 43% of them ($178,056 against a typical $191,482), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($92 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,927 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1977 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 55% 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 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5868 Dexter St, Romulus, MI was $3,485. The county assessed it at $128,300.

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