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$264,527$245 / 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 94How 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

856 UNIVERSITY PL

GROSSE POINTE, MI 48230
1.5
Baths
1,080 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$265K
$250K low$279K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,830 (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.$147,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$294,200

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.0.15
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(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.

E
Lewis Marie Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Grosse Pointe South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48230These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,912 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$172,910
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

856 University Pl 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 91% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230
  • Older than 73% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Grosse Pointe 48230

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

This home
$164K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Grosse Pointe 48230.

How it measures up in Grosse Pointe 48230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Pointe 48230.

Estimated value$264,527
CheaperTypical $498,480Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 856 University Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Pointe 48230Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,5279% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24559% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²4% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac32% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than193965% of homes27% of homes

About 856 University Pl

How much is 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI is $264,527 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $249,704 to $279,350. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI last sell?

856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI built?

856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI is assigned to Lewis Marie Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Grosse Pointe South High School (high), rated A+; Pierce Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Pointe 48230?

Among the 6,323 homes in Grosse Pointe 48230, it is worth more than 9% of them ($264,527 against a typical $498,480), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($245 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 4% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 2,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1939 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 71% 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 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 University Pl, Grosse Pointe, MI was $4,830. The county assessed it at $147,100.

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