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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $28,750 on Dec 8, 2006

7540 DEXTER AVE

DETROIT, MI 48206
2.5
Baths
2,518 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,750 · Dec 8, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$876 (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.$67,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 129 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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(1)

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

H
Northwestern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Thirkell Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48206These 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.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,361
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,991 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,123
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%

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How this home compares

7540 Dexter Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48206.

Living area2,518 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 7540 Dexter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWildemere ParkDetroit 48206Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,518 ft²88% of homes65% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²40% of homes27% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191447% of homes10% of homes4% of homes

About 7540 Dexter Ave

When did 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI last sell?

7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 8, 2006 for $28,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI?

7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,518 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI built?

7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI?

7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI is assigned to Northwestern High School (high), rated F; Thirkell Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48206?

Among the 6,431 homes in Detroit 48206, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,518 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1914 against a typical 1921). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7540 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI was $876. The county assessed it at $67,200.

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