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$82,551$112 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Mar 10, 2023

6538 RUTLAND ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
736 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$83K
$71K low$94K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 10, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$82,551
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$66,041

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$915 (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.$30,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,400

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.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 42 ft²

Transaction History(9)

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
Gardner Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Henderson AcademyD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48228These 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.135
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 100.27

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.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,120
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6538 Rutland 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 79% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Detroit 48228
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Detroit 48228

What homes are worth in Detroit 48228

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

This home
$38K$153K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Detroit 48228.

How it measures up in Detroit 48228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48228.

Estimated value$82,551
CheaperTypical $76,376Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area736 ft²
SmallerTypical 968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 6538 Rutland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarren Avenue CommunityDetroit 48228Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,55140% of homes59% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11282% of homes90% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than736 ft²9% of homes9% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac54% of homes49% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194230% of homes27% of homes34% of homes

About 6538 Rutland St

How much is 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI is $82,551 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $70,955 to $94,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI last sell?

6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI last sold on Mar 10, 2023 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 736 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI built?

6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Gardner Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Cody High School (high), rated D+; Henderson Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,949 homes in Detroit 48228, it is worth more than 59% of them ($82,551 against a typical $76,376), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($112 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 9% of them (736 ft² against a typical 968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1942 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 21% 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 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 6538 Rutland St, Detroit, MI was $915. The county assessed it at $30,700.

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