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$233,510$194 / 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 92How 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

8687 ESSEN DR

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
1
Baths
1,204 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$234K
$215K low$252K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,014 (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.$141,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOMB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Dresden Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Henry Ford II High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Bemis Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Utica Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48314These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,582
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,235
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

8687 Essen Dr 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 85% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314
  • Older than 75% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314

What homes are worth in Sterling Heights 48314

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

This home
$170K$702K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Sterling Heights 48314.

How it measures up in Sterling Heights 48314

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling Heights 48314.

Estimated value$233,510
CheaperTypical $369,288Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 8687 Essen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling Heights 48314Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,51015% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19441% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²17% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac20% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197525% of homes55% of homes

About 8687 Essen Dr

How much is 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI is $233,510 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $215,215 to $251,805. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sell?

8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI built?

8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI is assigned to Dresden Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Henry Ford II High School (high), rated A-; Bemis Junior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Utica Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI compare to other homes in Sterling Heights 48314?

Among the 6,634 homes in Sterling Heights 48314, it is worth more than 15% of them ($233,510 against a typical $369,288), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($194 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1975 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 41% 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 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8687 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was $3,014. The county assessed it at $141,900.

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