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638 LAWRENCE ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
2.5
Baths
2,487 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$117,900 (2026)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$235,800

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.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

638 Lawrence 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Gateway Community
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48202

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

Living area2,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,122 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 638 Lawrence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGateway CommunityDetroit 48202Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,487 ft²79% of homes62% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac92% of homes63% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than191258% of homes48% of homes3% of homes

About 638 Lawrence St

When did 638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI last sell?

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

How big is 638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI?

638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,487 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI built?

638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 638 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 4,012 homes in Detroit 48202, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,487 ft² against a typical 2,122 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1912 against a typical 1913). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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