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$23,502$38 / 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 87How 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 $26,500 on Aug 11, 2020

8198 ELLSWORTH ST

DETROIT, MI 48238
2
Beds
1
Baths
624 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
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

$24K
$20K low$27K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$26,500 · Aug 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$468 (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.$16,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,200

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 124 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Mumford High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48238These 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.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,234
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,676 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,203
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46,219
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

8198 Ellsworth 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest homes in Detroit 48238
  • Among the smallest lots in Chalfonte
  • Older than 95% of homes in Chalfonte

What homes are worth in Detroit 48238

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

This home
$21K$242K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Detroit 48238.

How it measures up in Detroit 48238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48238.

Estimated value$23,502
CheaperTypical $55,029Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$38
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 8198 Ellsworth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChalfonteDetroit 48238Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$23,5022% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3818% of homes31% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19235% of homes16% of homes10% of homes

About 8198 Ellsworth St

How much is 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI is $23,502 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $20,452 to $26,552. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI last sold on Aug 11, 2020 for $26,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI built?

8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated D+; Mumford High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48238?

Among the 10,370 homes in Detroit 48238, it is worth more than 3% of them ($23,502 against a typical $55,029), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($38 against a typical $45), it is bigger than almost none of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1923 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than almost no 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 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8198 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI was $468. The county assessed it at $16,600.

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