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Last sold for $15,000 on Jan 15, 2004

8870 RATHBONE ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1
Baths
490 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Jan 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$66 (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.$900 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,800

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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 140 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Bennett Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Amelia Earhart Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Western International High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

8870 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Springwells
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

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

Living area490 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 8870 Rathbone St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringwellsDetroit 48209Wayne County
Living areabigger than490 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191213% of homes40% of homes3% of homes

About 8870 Rathbone St

When did 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 15, 2004 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 490 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI built?

8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

8870 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 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,916 homes in Detroit 48209, it is bigger than almost none of them (490 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1912 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8870 Rathbone St, Detroit, MI was $66. The county assessed it at $900.

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