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987 ALGER ST

DETROIT, MI 48211
0
Baths
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38 (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.$2,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
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

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 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

987 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 82% 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.

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

How 987 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndDetroit 48211Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac63% of homes82% of homes25% of homes

About 987 Alger St

When did 987 Alger St, Detroit, MI last sell?

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

What schools serve 987 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

987 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.

What are the property taxes on 987 Alger St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Alger St, Detroit, MI was $38. The county assessed it at $2,500.

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