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$97,493$66 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Sep 13, 2023

938 KING ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
1
Baths
1,467 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$97K
$80K low$115K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Sep 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,338 (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.$77,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,400

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.10 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.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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 · 84 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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(2)

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

E
Golightly Education CenterD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48211These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,461 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,331
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

938 King 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 87% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in North End
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48211

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

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$25K$190K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Detroit 48211.

How it measures up in Detroit 48211

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48211.

Estimated value$97,493
CheaperTypical $55,691Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $42Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,467 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 938 King St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,49338% of homes87% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6644% of homes85% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,467 ft²28% of homes52% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²7% of homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191264% of homes38% of homes3% of homes

About 938 King St

How much is 938 King St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 King St, Detroit, MI is $97,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $79,866 to $115,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 King St, Detroit, MI last sell?

938 King St, Detroit, MI last sold on Sep 13, 2023 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 938 King St, Detroit, MI?

938 King St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,467 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 938 King St, Detroit, MI built?

938 King St, Detroit, MI was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 938 King St, Detroit, MI?

938 King St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated D; Southeastern High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 938 King St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,584 homes in Detroit 48211, it is worth more than 87% of them ($97,493 against a typical $55,691), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($66 against a typical $42), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,467 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1912 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 26% 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 938 King St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 King St, Detroit, MI was $2,338. The county assessed it at $77,700.

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