Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$99,816$51 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Oct 31, 2007

8796 RATHBONE ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1.5
Baths
1,968 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$100K
$81K low$119K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Oct 31, 2007
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.$55,816
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$44,653
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.44%
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.$44,000
WASHINGTON MUTUAL FSB · R · recorded Jun 4, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$703 (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.$53,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 78 ft²

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

E
Bennett Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These 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.120
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

8796 Rathbone 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 more than 83% of homes in Springwells
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Springwells
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Springwells
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48209

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

This home
$45K$199K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Detroit 48209.

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Estimated value$99,816
CheaperTypical $77,706Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1914Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 8796 Rathbone St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringwellsDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,81683% of homes82% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$517% of homes21% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,968 ft²88% of homes82% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²75% of homes53% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191422% of homes50% of homes4% of homes

About 8796 Rathbone St

How much is 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI is $99,816 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $80,801 to $118,831. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 31, 2007 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,968 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI built?

8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Bennett Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle School (middle), rated D+; Western International High School (high), rated D. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,916 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 82% of them ($99,816 against a typical $77,706), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($51 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1914 against a typical 1914). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 27% 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 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8796 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI was $703. The county assessed it at $53,700.

Closest homes

More homes in Detroit 48209

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 8796 Rathbone St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map