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$286,246$238 / 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 94How 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 $267,000 on Sep 22, 2023

8042 JOHN R ST

DETROIT, MI 48202
1
Baths
1,202 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

$286K
$269K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$267,000 · Sep 22, 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.$51,246
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$40,997
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.94%
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.$235,000
INDEPENDENT BANK · recorded Sep 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,390 (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.$45,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,600

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.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
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 · 55 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.

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

8042 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 90% of homes in North End
  • Among the highest price per square foot in North End
  • Smaller than 93% 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 74% 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$286,246
CheaperTypical $192,130Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% 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 8042 John R St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48202Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,24690% of homes74% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$238almost all homes97% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,202 ft²10% of homes7% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190717% of homes15% of homesalmost no homes

About 8042 John R St

How much is 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI is $286,246 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $269,315 to $303,177. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8042 John R St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 22, 2023 for $267,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI?

8042 John R St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,202 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI built?

8042 John R St, Detroit, MI was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI?

8042 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 8042 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 74% of them ($286,246 against a typical $192,130), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($238 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,202 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 77% 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 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 8042 John R St, Detroit, MI was $1,390. The county assessed it at $45,800.

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