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$69,944$71 / 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 55How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

9856 RUSSELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
1
Baths
990 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.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$70K
$38K low$101K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$69,944
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$55,955

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$591 (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.$47,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,400

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.6 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.0.16
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 · 180 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 2.1 mi
H
Southeastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

9856 Russell 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 86% of homes in North End
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in North End
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Older than 96% 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.

This home
$23K$190K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$69,944
CheaperTypical $61,035Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $46Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,446 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 9856 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,94414% of homes61% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7129% of homes86% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than990 ft²4% of homes11% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac91% of homes96% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than191580% of homes54% of homes4% of homes

About 9856 Russell St

How much is 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI is $69,944 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $38,421 to $101,467. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI has 1 bathrooms, 990 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI built?

9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

9856 Russell 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 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,648 homes in Detroit 48211, it is worth more than 61% of them ($69,944 against a typical $61,035), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($71 against a typical $46), it is bigger than 11% of them (990 ft² against a typical 1,446 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1915 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 15% 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 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9856 Russell St, Detroit, MI was $591. The county assessed it at $47,200.

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