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$501,633$382 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $290,000 on Apr 15, 2019

686 UNIVERSITY PL

GROSSE POINTE, MI 48230
2
Baths
1,313 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$502K
$477K low$526K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Apr 15, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,747 (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.$186,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,000

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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

E
Lewis Marie Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Grosse Pointe South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48230These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
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.16,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,912 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$172,910
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

686 University Pl 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 more than 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230

What homes are worth in Grosse Pointe 48230

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

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$175K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230.

How it measures up in Grosse Pointe 48230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Pointe 48230.

Estimated value$501,633
CheaperTypical $500,000Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$382
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,313 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,268 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 686 University Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Pointe 48230Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$501,63350% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$382almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,313 ft²10% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac32% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195283% of homes55% of homes

About 686 University Pl

How much is 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI is $501,633 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $476,858 to $526,408. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI last sell?

686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI last sold on Apr 15, 2019 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,313 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI built?

686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI is assigned to Lewis Marie Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Grosse Pointe South High School (high), rated A+; Pierce Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Pointe 48230?

Among the 6,323 homes in Grosse Pointe 48230, it is worth more than 50% of them ($501,633 against a typical $500,000), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($382 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,313 ft² against a typical 2,268 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1952 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 93% 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 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI was $8,747. The county assessed it at $186,000.

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