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$243,533$119 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $185,000 on Jan 31, 2002

8561 RUCKER RD

GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
2
Baths
2,044 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$244K
$221K low$266K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Jan 31, 2002
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$78,733
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,986
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.59%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$164,800
MICHIGAN LEGACY CU · recorded Feb 11, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,537 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$99,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,400

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.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Meridian Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Grosse Ile High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Grosse Ile Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Grosse Ile Township Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48138These 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.21
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,553
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.614 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,869
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8561 Rucker Rd 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 74% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138

What homes are worth in Grosse Ile 48138

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

This home
$115K$976K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Grosse Ile 48138.

How it measures up in Grosse Ile 48138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grosse Ile 48138.

Estimated value$243,533
CheaperTypical $327,498Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 8561 Rucker Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrosse Ile 48138Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$243,53326% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11918% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than2,044 ft²47% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac44% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19256% of homes14% of homes

About 8561 Rucker Rd

How much is 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI is $243,533 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $221,170 to $265,896. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI last sell?

8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI last sold on Jan 31, 2002 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI?

8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,044 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI built?

8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI?

8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI is assigned to Meridian Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Grosse Ile High School (high), rated B+; Grosse Ile Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Grosse Ile Township Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI compare to other homes in Grosse Ile 48138?

Among the 4,447 homes in Grosse Ile 48138, it is worth more than 26% of them ($243,533 against a typical $327,498), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($119 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 47% of them (2,044 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1925 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 70% 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 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 8561 Rucker Rd, Grosse Ile, MI was $2,537. The county assessed it at $99,700.

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