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Last sold for $57,748 on Dec 27, 2006

5871 AMHERST ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1
Baths
1,113 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,748 · Dec 27, 2006

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
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 · 46 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
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

5871 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

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

Living area1,113 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% 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 5871 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,113 ft²17% of homes25% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²31% of homes53% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191061% of homes34% of homes2% of homes

About 5871 Amherst St

When did 5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 27, 2006 for $57,748, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,113 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI built?

5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI?

5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (elementary), rated C; Western International 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 5871 Amherst St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than 25% of them (1,113 ft² against a typical 1,351 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). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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