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$134,749$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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $7,000 on Oct 11, 2018

9861 RUSSELL ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
2
Baths
2,030 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.
3,485 ft²
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.

Valuation

$135K
$115K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,000 · Oct 11, 2018
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.$134,749
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$107,799

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,364 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$67,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,200

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.8 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.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 281 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.Yes

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

9861 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 more than 95% of homes in Detroit 48211
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Wayne County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • 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.

This home
$24K$196K

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$134,749
CheaperTypical $60,703Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $46Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,447 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 9861 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,74941% of homes95% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6625% of homes82% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²63% of homes81% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²40% of homes63% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191684% of homes59% of homes5% of homes

About 9861 Russell St

How much is 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI is $134,749 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $114,536 to $154,961. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sell?

9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI last sold on Oct 11, 2018 for $7,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI built?

9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

9861 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 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48211?

Among the 1,648 homes in Detroit 48211, it is worth more than 95% of them ($134,749 against a typical $60,703), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($66 against a typical $46), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,447 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1916 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 40% 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 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 9861 Russell St, Detroit, MI was $1,364. The county assessed it at $67,600.

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