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$200,000$291 / 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 84How 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 $90,000 on Nov 15, 2023

7281 ROCKDALE

DETROIT, MI 48239
1
Baths
688 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

$200K
$168K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Nov 15, 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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.348%
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.$695,250
RFLF 4 LLC · recorded May 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,222 (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.$37,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,400

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
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 · 25 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.

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

E
Dixon Educational Learning AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48239These 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.66
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 100.25

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,828
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,762 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,485
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,581
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.Yes

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

7281 Rockdale 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Far West Detroit
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Far West Detroit
  • Among the smallest homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Far West Detroit
  • Older than 90% of homes in Redford 48239

What homes are worth in Redford 48239

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

This home
$67K$292K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Redford 48239.

How it measures up in Redford 48239

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Redford 48239.

Estimated value$200,000
CheaperTypical $152,124Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$291
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,113 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 7281 Rockdale ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar West DetroitRedford 48239Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,000almost all homes82% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$291almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than688 ft²5% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac15% of homes15% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194216% of homes10% of homes34% of homes

About 7281 Rockdale

How much is 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI is $200,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,610 to $232,390. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI last sell?

7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI last sold on Nov 15, 2023 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 688 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI built?

7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI is assigned to Dixon Educational Learning Academy (elementary), rated D-; Cody 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 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Redford 48239?

Among the 14,957 homes in Redford 48239, it is worth more than 82% of them ($200,000 against a typical $152,124), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($291 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 2% of them (688 ft² against a typical 1,113 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1942 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 61% 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 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 7281 Rockdale, Detroit, MI was $1,222. The county assessed it at $37,700.

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