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$146,811$136 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $114,500 on Dec 19, 2019

9256 ESSEX ST

ROMULUS, MI 48174
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,080 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$147K
$140K low$153K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$114,500 · Dec 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,406 (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.$78,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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

H
Romulus High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Wick Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Romulus Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Romulus Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48174These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

9256 Essex 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 less than 75% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Romulus 48174
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Romulus 48174

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

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$89K$417K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Romulus 48174.

How it measures up in Romulus 48174

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Romulus 48174.

Estimated value$146,811
CheaperTypical $192,018Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 9256 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRomulus 48174Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,81125% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13651% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²28% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac18% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196844% of homes79% of homes

About 9256 Essex St

How much is 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI is $146,811 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $140,272 to $153,350. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI last sell?

9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI last sold on Dec 19, 2019 for $114,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI built?

9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI is assigned to Romulus High School (high), rated C; Wick Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Romulus Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Romulus Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI compare to other homes in Romulus 48174?

Among the 9,907 homes in Romulus 48174, it is worth more than 25% of them ($146,811 against a typical $192,018), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($136 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1968 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 45% 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 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9256 Essex St, Romulus, MI was $2,406. The county assessed it at $78,500.

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