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$305,850$187 / 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 88How 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 $260,000 on Nov 9, 2020

8735 ESSEN DR

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,636 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.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$306K
$271K low$341K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Nov 9, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,750 (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.$156,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
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

8735 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 68% 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
$180K$727K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$305,850
CheaperTypical $365,028Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,743 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 8735 Essen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling Heights 48314Macomb County
Estimated valuepricier than$305,85037% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18732% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,636 ft²43% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac20% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197625% of homes56% of homes

About 8735 Essen Dr

How much is 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI is $305,850 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $270,589 to $341,111. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sell?

8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI last sold on Nov 9, 2020 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,636 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI built?

8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

8735 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 8735 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 37% of them ($305,850 against a typical $365,028), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($187 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,636 ft² against a typical 1,743 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1976 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Macomb County, it is worth more than 63% 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 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8735 Essen Dr, Sterling Heights, MI was $4,750. The county assessed it at $156,400.

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