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$164,388$120 / 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 80How 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 $214,000 on Jan 7, 2022

971 ALGER ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
1
Baths
1,371 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
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

$164K
$131K low$197K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$214,000 · Jan 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,060 (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.$97,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,600

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.0.10
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 · 213 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Golightly Education CenterD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 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

971 Alger 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 95% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in North End
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Older than 95% 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$189K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$164,388
CheaperTypical $55,691Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $42Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,371 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 971 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,38867% of homes95% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12083% of homes97% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,371 ft²22% of homes45% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac63% of homes82% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191683% of homes58% of homes5% of homes

About 971 Alger St

How much is 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI is $164,388 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $131,383 to $197,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sell?

971 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 7, 2022 for $214,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

971 Alger St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,371 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI built?

971 Alger St, Detroit, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

971 Alger 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 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,584 homes in Detroit 48211, it is worth more than 95% of them ($164,388 against a typical $55,691), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($120 against a typical $42), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,371 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 58% of them (1916 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 47% 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 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Alger St, Detroit, MI was $2,060. The county assessed it at $97,300.

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