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$44,950$39 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8900 HOWELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48204
1
Baths
1,148 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$45K
$39K low$51K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$634 (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.$13,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,400

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.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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
Sampson-Webber Leadership AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48204These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,602
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%

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How this home compares

8900 Howell 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 less than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Midwest
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48204

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

This home
$25K$190K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Detroit 48204.

How it measures up in Detroit 48204

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48204.

Estimated value$44,950
CheaperTypical $57,430Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $47Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 8900 Howell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidwestDetroit 48204Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,95032% of homes27% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3942% of homes33% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²29% of homes31% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²36% of homes30% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192481% of homes50% of homes11% of homes

About 8900 Howell St

How much is 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI is $44,950 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $39,173 to $50,727. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI built?

8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy (elementary), rated C-; Northwestern High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48204?

Among the 9,522 homes in Detroit 48204, it is worth more than 27% of them ($44,950 against a typical $57,430), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($39 against a typical $47), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1924 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 4% 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 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8900 Howell St, Detroit, MI was $634. The county assessed it at $13,200.

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