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6897 RUTLAND ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
867 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.
1926
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

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$16,453
MICHIGAN H/O ASSISTANCE · recorded Jan 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23 (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.$1,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$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.$2,400

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 81 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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(2)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Henderson AcademyD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 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.Absentee owner
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

6897 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 95% 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.

Living area867 ft²
SmallerTypical 966 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 6897 Rutland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarren Avenue CommunityDetroit 48228Wayne County
Living areabigger than867 ft²24% of homes24% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac28% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19267% of homes5% of homes16% of homes

About 6897 Rutland St

When did 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI last sell?

6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 867 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI built?

6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

6897 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 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,949 homes in Detroit 48228, it is bigger than 24% of them (867 ft² against a typical 966 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1926 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6897 Rutland St, Detroit, MI was $23. The county assessed it at $1,200.

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