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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $7,500 on Jun 15, 2023

978 KING ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
1.5
Baths
1,832 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.
1913
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.$7,500 · Jun 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,427 (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.$74,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,200

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
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 · 512 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.

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

E
Golightly Education CenterC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
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

978 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48211

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

Living area1,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,447 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 978 King St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,832 ft²54% of homes73% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²8% of homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191369% of homes42% of homes3% of homes

About 978 King St

When did 978 King St, Detroit, MI last sell?

978 King St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jun 15, 2023 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 King St, Detroit, MI?

978 King St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,832 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 978 King St, Detroit, MI built?

978 King St, Detroit, MI was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 978 King St, Detroit, MI?

978 King St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Golightly Education Center (elementary), rated C+; Southeastern 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 978 King St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,584 homes in Detroit 48211, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,832 ft² against a typical 1,447 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 42% of them (1913 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 978 King St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 King St, Detroit, MI was $3,427. The county assessed it at $74,100.

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