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$310,871$297 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $310,000 on Jun 30, 2026

8520 ALPER ST

WESTLAND, MI 48185
1 / 1
Baths
1,045 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$311K
$278K low$343K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Jun 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,875 (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.$130,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,600

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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPorch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Franklin High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Hayes Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Emerson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Livonia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48185These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,029 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,822
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

8520 Alper 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 91% of homes in Westland 48185
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Westland 48185
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Westland 48185

What homes are worth in Westland 48185

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

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$76K$399K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Westland 48185.

How it measures up in Westland 48185

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westland 48185.

Estimated value$310,871
CheaperTypical $190,401Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,045 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,142 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 8520 Alper St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestland 48185Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,87191% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$297almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,045 ft²30% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac73% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195515% of homes64% of homes

About 8520 Alper St

How much is 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI is $310,871 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $278,376 to $343,366. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI last sell?

8520 Alper St, Westland, MI last sold on Jun 30, 2026 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI?

8520 Alper St, Westland, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,045 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI built?

8520 Alper St, Westland, MI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI?

8520 Alper St, Westland, MI is assigned to Franklin High School (high), rated B+; Hayes Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Emerson Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Livonia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI compare to other homes in Westland 48185?

Among the 14,097 homes in Westland 48185, it is worth more than 91% of them ($310,871 against a typical $190,401), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($297 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,045 ft² against a typical 1,142 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1955 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 81% 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 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8520 Alper St, Westland, MI was $3,875. The county assessed it at $130,800.

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