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$179,101$132 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Sep 19, 2016

8159 COLONY DR

GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
Building report
2
Baths
1,352 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.
1969
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

$179K
$159K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Sep 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,248 (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.$81,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Grosse Ile High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Grosse Ile Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Meridian Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi

District: Grosse Ile Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48138These 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.21
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,553
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.614 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,869
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.52%

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How this home compares

8159 Colony Dr 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 less than 94% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Grosse Ile 48138

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

This home
$162K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138.

How it measures up in Grosse Ile 48138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Ile 48138.

Estimated value$179,101
CheaperTypical $385,420Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,125 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 8159 Colony Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Ile 48138Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,1016% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1327% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²15% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac8% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than196949% of homes79% of homes

About 8159 Colony Dr

How much is 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI is $179,101 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $159,121 to $199,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI last sell?

8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI last sold on Sep 19, 2016 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI built?

8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI is assigned to Grosse Ile High School (high), rated B+; Grosse Ile Middle School (middle), rated B-; Meridian Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Grosse Ile Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Ile 48138?

Among the 4,441 homes in Grosse Ile 48138, it is worth more than 6% of them ($179,101 against a typical $385,420), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($132 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 2,125 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1969 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 51% 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 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8159 Colony Dr, Grosse Ile, MI was $2,248. The county assessed it at $81,700.

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