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$151,632$149 / 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 93How 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 $48,000 on Mar 10, 2017

7538 ROCKDALE

DETROIT, MI 48239
1
Baths
1,019 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.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$152K
$141K low$162K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Mar 10, 2017
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.$106,032
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$84,826
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.35%
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.$45,600
CALIBER HM LOANS · recorded Mar 10, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,701 (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.$67,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,600

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 · 50 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(3)

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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.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

7538 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Far West Detroit
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Far West Detroit
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Far West Detroit
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Far West Detroit

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
$65K$302K

This home is worth more than 50% 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$151,632
CheaperTypical $152,032Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,019 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,116 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 7538 Rockdale ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar West DetroitRedford 48239Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,63290% of homes50% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14992% of homes71% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,019 ft²59% of homes27% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac14% of homes15% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195393% of homes56% of homes58% of homes

About 7538 Rockdale

How much is 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI is $151,632 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $141,346 to $161,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI last sell?

7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI last sold on Mar 10, 2017 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,019 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI built?

7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

7538 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 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Redford 48239?

Among the 14,957 homes in Redford 48239, it is worth more than 50% of them ($151,632 against a typical $152,032), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($149 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,019 ft² against a typical 1,116 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1953 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 45% 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 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 7538 Rockdale, Detroit, MI was $1,701. The county assessed it at $67,300.

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