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$163,459$135 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $137,000 on Sep 23, 2005

5896 BUCKINGHAM AVE

ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
1
Baths
1,207 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for May 21, 2026.

Valuation

$163K
$151K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,000 · Sep 23, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,204 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$89,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,800

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.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 60 ft²Porch · 108 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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

H
Allen Park High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Bennie Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Allen Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Allen Park Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48101These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.28,409
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,046 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,545
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,944
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

5896 Buckingham Ave 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 less than 73% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Allen Park 48101
  • Older than 73% of homes in Allen Park 48101

What homes are worth in Allen Park 48101

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

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$93K$358K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Allen Park 48101.

How it measures up in Allen Park 48101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allen Park 48101.

Estimated value$163,459
CheaperTypical $190,445Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,207 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5896 Buckingham Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAllen Park 48101Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,45927% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13515% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,207 ft²69% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac91% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than194927% of homes46% of homes

About 5896 Buckingham Ave

How much is 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI is $163,459 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $151,242 to $175,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI last sell?

5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI last sold on Sep 23, 2005 for $137,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI?

5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,207 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI built?

5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI?

5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI is assigned to Allen Park High School (high), rated A-; Bennie Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Allen Park Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Allen Park Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI compare to other homes in Allen Park 48101?

Among the 11,510 homes in Allen Park 48101, it is worth more than 27% of them ($163,459 against a typical $190,445), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($135 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,207 ft² against a typical 1,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1949 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 50% 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 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5896 Buckingham Ave, Allen Park, MI was $3,204. The county assessed it at $89,400.

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