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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,738 on May 18, 2012

9538 AMERICAN ST

DETROIT, MI 48204
1.5
Baths
1,698 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.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
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.$1,738 · May 18, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$699 (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.$17,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,000

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 202 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Cody High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 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

9538 American 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 74% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Midwest
  • Older than 90% of homes in Wayne County

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 area1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 9538 American St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidwestDetroit 48204Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,698 ft²72% of homes73% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192371% of homes42% of homes10% of homes

About 9538 American St

When did 9538 American St, Detroit, MI last sell?

9538 American St, Detroit, MI last sold on May 18, 2012 for $1,738, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9538 American St, Detroit, MI?

9538 American St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,698 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 9538 American St, Detroit, MI built?

9538 American St, Detroit, MI was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9538 American St, Detroit, MI?

9538 American St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (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 9538 American St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48204?

Among the 9,522 homes in Detroit 48204, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 42% of them (1923 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 9538 American St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9538 American St, Detroit, MI was $699. The county assessed it at $17,500.

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