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$78,064$71 / 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 83How 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

8159 WHITCOMB ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
1,104 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$78K
$65K low$91K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$964 (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.$39,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,600

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.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 100 ft²

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

H
Cody High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Barton Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48228These 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.135
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 100.27

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,120
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

8159 Whitcomb 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 85% of homes in Fiskorn
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Detroit 48228
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Detroit 48228
  • Older than 78% of homes in Detroit 48228

What homes are worth in Detroit 48228

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

This home
$35K$149K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Detroit 48228.

How it measures up in Detroit 48228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48228.

Estimated value$78,064
CheaperTypical $70,731Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 970 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 8159 Whitcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFiskornDetroit 48228Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$78,06485% of homes62% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7168% of homes47% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²71% of homes75% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²39% of homes5% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194165% of homes22% of homes32% of homes

About 8159 Whitcomb St

How much is 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI is $78,064 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $65,118 to $91,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI built?

8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Cody High School (high), rated D-; Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated F; Barton Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,844 homes in Detroit 48228, it is worth more than 62% of them ($78,064 against a typical $70,731), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($71 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 970 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1941 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8159 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI was $964. The county assessed it at $39,300.

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