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Last sold for $20,000 on Jan 29, 2008

8965 DAWES ST

DETROIT, MI 48204
1
Baths
934 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jan 29, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$45 (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.$1,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,200

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.0.11
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 · 52 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Barton Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

8965 Dawes 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 86% of homes in Detroit 48204
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Detroit 48204
  • Newer than 92% 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.

Living area934 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 8965 Dawes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarton / McFarlandDetroit 48204Wayne County
Living areabigger than934 ft²19% of homes14% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac79% of homes87% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195090% of homes92% of homes50% of homes

About 8965 Dawes St

When did 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI last sell?

8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 29, 2008 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI?

8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 934 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI built?

8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI?

8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Barton Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (middle), 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 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48204?

Among the 9,522 homes in Detroit 48204, it is bigger than 14% of them (934 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 92% of them (1950 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8965 Dawes St, Detroit, MI was $45. The county assessed it at $1,600.

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