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$84,708$72 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Dec 15, 2020

8948 WHITCOMB ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$85K
$68K low$101K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Dec 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,007 (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.$41,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,400

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.0.10
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 · 155 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Cody High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.8 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

8948 Whitcomb 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 93% of homes in We Care Community
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in We Care Community
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in We Care Community
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Detroit 48228

What homes are worth in Detroit 48228

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

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$38K$150K

This home is worth more than 70% 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.

Estimated value$84,708
CheaperTypical $71,292Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $73Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 969 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 8948 Whitcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWe Care CommunityDetroit 48228Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,70893% of homes70% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7281% of homes48% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²84% of homes82% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac70% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194236% of homes27% of homes34% of homes

About 8948 Whitcomb St

How much is 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI is $84,708 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $68,245 to $101,171. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI last sold on Dec 15, 2020 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI built?

8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Cody High School (high), rated D-; Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,844 homes in Detroit 48228, it is worth more than 70% of them ($84,708 against a typical $71,292), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($72 against a typical $73), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 969 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1942 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 22% 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 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8948 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI was $2,007. The county assessed it at $41,200.

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