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$100,999$67 / 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 87How 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

636 ALGER ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
1.5
Baths
1,501 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$101K
$88K low$114K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$657 (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.$59,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.10
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 · 176 ft²

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

E
Golightly Education CenterC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48202These 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.166
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 100.28

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,860
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,723
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

636 Alger 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 less than 76% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48202

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

This home
$27K$605K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Detroit 48202.

How it measures up in Detroit 48202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48202.

Estimated value$100,999
CheaperTypical $189,900Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,501 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 636 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,99940% of homes24% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6746% of homes34% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,501 ft²33% of homes21% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac64% of homes25% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than190820% of homes17% of homes2% of homes

About 636 Alger St

How much is 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI is $100,999 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $88,156 to $113,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sell?

636 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

636 Alger St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,501 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI built?

636 Alger St, Detroit, MI was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

636 Alger St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated C+; Southeastern 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 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 4,012 homes in Detroit 48202, it is worth more than 24% of them ($100,999 against a typical $189,900), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($67 against a typical $85), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,501 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1908 against a typical 1913). 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 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 636 Alger St, Detroit, MI was $657. The county assessed it at $59,000.

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