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8915 HOWELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48204
1.5
Baths
1,248 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8 (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.$200

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.11 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.0.06
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 225 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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

8915 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Midwest
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48204

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

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 8915 Howell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidwestDetroit 48204Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²42% of homes41% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191630% of homes11% of homes5% of homes

About 8915 Howell St

When did 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI built?

8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

8915 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 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48204?

Among the 9,788 homes in Detroit 48204, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 11% of them (1916 against a typical 1924). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8915 Howell St, Detroit, MI was $8.

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