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$249,331$221 / 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 89How 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 $260,000 on Oct 10, 2023

8038 JOHN R ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
1
Baths
1,128 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$249K
$221K low$278K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Oct 10, 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.$249,331
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$199,465

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,911 (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.$41,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,200

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.8 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.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 114 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Golightly Education CenterC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48202These 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.166
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 100.28

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,027 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,860
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,723
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.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

8038 John R 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.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in North End
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in North End
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Detroit 48202
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Among the oldest homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48202

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

This home
$27K$752K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Detroit 48202.

How it measures up in Detroit 48202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48202.

Estimated value$249,331
CheaperTypical $192,130Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 8038 John R St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,33184% of homes65% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22198% of homes96% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²7% of homes6% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190717% of homes15% of homesalmost no homes

About 8038 John R St

How much is 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI is $249,331 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $221,046 to $277,616. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8038 John R St, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 10, 2023 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI?

8038 John R St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI built?

8038 John R St, Detroit, MI was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI?

8038 John R St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated C+; Southeastern 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 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48202?

Among the 3,975 homes in Detroit 48202, it is worth more than 65% of them ($249,331 against a typical $192,130), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($221 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 2,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1907 against a typical 1913). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 71% 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 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8038 John R St, Detroit, MI was $2,911. The county assessed it at $41,100.

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