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$172,450$159 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $138,000 on Jun 10, 2005

8544 CARDWELL ST

WESTLAND, MI 48185
1.5
Baths
1,083 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$172K
$147K low$198K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,000 · Jun 10, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,752 (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.$115,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,800

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.0.19
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.Porch · 99 ft²

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.

E
Cleveland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Emerson Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

8544 Cardwell 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 less than 76% of homes in Westland 48185
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Westland 48185
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 70% 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.

This home
$91K$453K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$172,450
CheaperTypical $222,194Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,083 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 8544 Cardwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestland 48185Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,45024% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15931% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,083 ft²39% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac64% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195730% of homes67% of homes

About 8544 Cardwell St

How much is 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI is $172,450 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $146,514 to $198,386. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI last sell?

8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI last sold on Jun 10, 2005 for $138,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI?

8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,083 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI built?

8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI?

8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI is assigned to Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Emerson Middle School (middle), rated B-; Franklin High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Livonia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI compare to other homes in Westland 48185?

Among the 14,100 homes in Westland 48185, it is worth more than 24% of them ($172,450 against a typical $222,194), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($159 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,083 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1957 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 48% 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 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8544 Cardwell St, Westland, MI was $2,752. The county assessed it at $115,400.

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