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8940 WARD ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
816 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.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$27 (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.$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.8 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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 84 ft²

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48228These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
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.52,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,989 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,120
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

8940 Ward 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Barton / McFarland
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Detroit 48228
  • Older than 93% of homes in Detroit 48228

How it measures up in Detroit 48228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48228.

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 970 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 8940 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarton / McFarlandDetroit 48228Wayne County
Living areabigger than816 ft²6% of homes17% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²15% of homes4% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192834% of homes7% of homes18% of homes

About 8940 Ward St

When did 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 17, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI built?

8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated F; Cody 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 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,844 homes in Detroit 48228, it is bigger than 17% of them (816 ft² against a typical 970 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1928 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8940 Ward St, Detroit, MI was $27.

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