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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $117,500 on Jun 27, 2024

8956 RUTHERFORD ST

DETROIT, MI 48228
1.5
Baths
1,680 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,500 · Jun 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,079 (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.$36,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,800

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.7 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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 · 130 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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
Henderson AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

8956 Rutherford 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Grandale
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Grandale
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Grandale

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 area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 8956 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrandaleDetroit 48228Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²97% of homes97% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac72% of homes49% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194975% of homes64% of homes46% of homes

About 8956 Rutherford St

When did 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jun 27, 2024 for $117,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI built?

8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Henderson Academy (elementary), rated D+; 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 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48228?

Among the 18,949 homes in Detroit 48228, it is bigger than 97% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1949 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 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI was $3,079. The county assessed it at $36,900.

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