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197 Jay St
B- Composite 69.51
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.6/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$42,900

197 Jay St · Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,088 sqft · SingleFamily · 47 Days on market
Built 2016 Fair condition 4,356 sqft lot $39/sqft · 82% below area ↓ 22% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

Key facts

  • Upgraded home
  • Storage shed
  • Built-in bookshelves

Tags

UPGRADED HOMEREVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMBUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES200-AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICESTORAGE SHED

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Senior community

Exterior

  • Parking: No garage
  • Security: Smoke detector(s)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Circuit breakers with 220V; Cable available; Underground utilities
  • Home design: Single-family residence; One level; Ground-level entry; Vinyl siding; Facing not specified
  • Construction: Asphalt roof; Vinyl siding construction; Pillar/post/pier foundation; Built/finished as one level
  • Exterior features: Awning(s); Exterior lighting; Covered patio/porch; Shed(s); Paved private road (private maintained); Sidewalks

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Disposal; Free-standing gas range; Range hood; Microwave; Free-standing refrigerator; Stainless steel appliances; Water purifier (owned)
  • Bedrooms: Accessible bedroom
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; Accessible full bath; Therapeutic whirlpool
  • Heating & cooling: Central air conditioning; Forced air heating; Natural gas heating
  • Interior features: Entrance foyer; High-speed internet; Smart thermostat; Smoke detector(s)
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry room; Washer; Dryer

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $43k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $889 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $43k).
  • Recommended offer: $42k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 31.2% vs local median 5.5% in Dearborn Heights — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 79/100 on livability (#82 in MI, #1,885 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, crime D+, employment D+.
  • Crestwood School District (suburban): math 32% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #242 of 540 in MI (top 45%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 143 active listings in the ZIP; 24 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $297 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.4% rent growth), your $12k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 47 days — a 3% lower offer ($42k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Recommended offer $41,613 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 47 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
3.50%
Cap rate
31.16%
Cash-on-cash
88.80%
DSCR
4.95
GRM
2.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$236,036
List price
$42,900
Delta
-81.82%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
6633 Shadowlawn St 0.18mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,073 (-1%) 0mo $285,000 $266 84
192 Jay St 0.05mi 2/1.0 1,000 (-8%) 2mo $22,000 $22 79
7139 Centralia St 0.30mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,053 (-3%) 7mo $205,000 $195 70
7370 Amboy St 0.44mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,116 (+3%) 0mo $302,000 $271 68
25659 Baldwin St 0.51mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,080 (-1%) 1mo $281,000 $260 67
7479 N Charlesworth St 0.41mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,116 (+3%) 4mo $259,000 $232 66
26511 W Warren St 0.18mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,216 (+12%) 8mo $225,000 $185 60
26622 Hass St 0.35mi 2/1.5 1,230 (+13%) 0mo $335,000 $272 60
27319 Kennedy St 0.71mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,140 (+5%) 6mo $225,000 $197 47
6894 N Gulley Rd 0.61mi 3/1.5 (+1) 999 (-8%) 6mo $235,000 $235 46
6669 N Beech Daly Rd 0.36mi 3/1.0 (+1) 925 (-15%) 8mo $205,000 $222 42
7014 Kinmore St 0.55mi 3/1.0 (+1) 960 (-12%) 7mo $176,000 $183 40

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
86.5%
Equity multiple
4.82×
Total profit
$45,876
Equity at exit
$6,397
10-year hold
IRR
89.0%
Equity multiple
9.17×
Total profit
$98,092
Equity at exit
$3,709

Cash invested: $12,012 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 48127

Rents YoY
0.4%
Active inventory
143
Price-to-rent
2.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,501 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$225
Tax est. 1.5%
$54 /mo · $644/yr
Insurance
$18
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$315
Net cashflow
$889

Break-even live

Break-even rent $375
Max offer price $42,900
Occupancy floor 36%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$10,725
Closing costs
$1,287
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 24 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
181 Terri Dr Unit 181 Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 2.0 840 $1,119 $1.33 4d 1 0.05mi
79 3rd St Unit 79 Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 1.0 840 $1,339 $1.59 24d 1 0.11mi
26620 Baldwin St Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 1.5 1156 $1,800 $1.56 1d 1 0.29mi
7014 Kinmore St Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 1.0 960 $1,900 $1.98 21d 1 0.53mi
7080 Highview St Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 2.5 1105 $2,000 $1.81 17d 1 0.66mi
6954 Inkster Rd Dearborn Heights, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–1.5 837 $1,339 $1.60 2d 9 0.67mi
5722 Centralia St Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 1.0 999 $1,750 $1.75 1d 1 0.76mi
7048 Deering St Garden City, MI 3.0 1.0 910 $1,500 $1.65 17d 1 0.91mi
6365 Helen St Garden City, MI 3.0 1.0 1195 $1,650 $1.38 10d 1 1.06mi
7215 Lathers St Westland, MI 1.0 1.0 836 $1,045 $1.25 24d 1 1.15mi
7435 Lathers St Westland, MI 3.0 1.0 1120 $1,900 $1.70 16d 1 1.18mi
5839 Helen St Garden City, MI 3.0 1.0 984 $1,500 $1.52 24d 1 1.18mi
27201 Canfield St W Dearborn Heights, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 852 $1,499 $1.76 1d 22 1.21mi
7457 Harrison St Westland, MI 3.0 1.0 1120 $1,900 $1.70 1d 1 1.24mi
5927 Lathers St Garden City, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,600 $1.60 1d 1 1.26mi
7484 Affeldt St Westland, MI 3.0 1.0 1120 $1,500 $1.34 24d 1 1.27mi
8402 Robindale Ave Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 1.0 1190 $1,600 $1.34 14d 1 1.27mi
7420 Drexel St Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 1.0 1080 $1,700 $1.57 43d 1 1.27mi
7420 Drexel St Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 1.0 1080 $1,600 $1.48 4d 1 1.27mi
7420 Drexel St Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 1.0 1080 $1,700 $1.57 17d 1 1.27mi
8455 Robindale Ave Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,750 $1.59 4d 1 1.28mi
6978 Mayburn St Dearborn Heights, MI 3.0 2.0 1250 $1,800 $1.44 43d 1 1.29mi
8187 Lenore St Dearborn Heights, MI 2.0 1.0 768 $1,550 $2.02 43d 1 1.42mi
23700 W Warren St Dearborn Heights, MI 1.0 1.0 900 $1,120 $1.24 43d 2 1.44mi

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $42,900 Active 47 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $42,900 Active 46 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $42,900 Active 45 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    price $42,900 Active 44 DOM
    Show marketing remark (1622 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $47,732 Active 44 DOM
    Show marketing remark (1622 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $47,732 Active 42 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $47,732 Active 41 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $47,732 Active 38 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $47,732 Active 37 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $47,732 Active 36 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $47,732 Active 33 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $47,732 Active 32 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $47,732 Active 31 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $47,732 Active 30 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $47,732 Active 29 DOM
  16. 2026-05-02
    historical
    Show marketing remark (1622 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

  17. 2026-05-02
    listed $47,732 Active 1622-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1622 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

  18. 2026-05-02
    listed $47,732 Active
    Show marketing remark (1622 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER! Accessible, Upgraded Home in a Senior Living Community. Set in a welcoming senior community (residents must be at least 40 years old), this beautifully upgraded and fully accessible home is ideal for anyone with mobility needs. A new aluminum ramp with an awning provides easy, sheltered access through the front door. Step inside to find a spacious living room that opens to a galley-style kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator, a nearly new stove, a Broan hood fan, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy clean, fresh water from the reverse osmosis system installed at the kitchen sink. The laundry room features a high-end Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer (just two years old), offering durability and performance. The primary suite provides comfort and convenience with a large closet and a luxurious, accessible en suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-brand walk-in jetted tub, handheld shower, and a stylish Jacuzzi vanity with ample storage. Both bathrooms are designed with accessibility in mind, including tall toilets and a modified vanity in the second bath. The second bedroom is lined with built-in bookshelves - perfect for a home office, library, or craft room. Additional upgrades include 200-amp electrical service with abundant outlets throughout the home, and a storage shed with a roll-up garage door for added convenience. Lot rent is $720 a month. This thoughtfully designed home combines comfort, function, and accessibility - all in a friendly senior community. Immediate occupancy available!

  19. 2026-05-01
    historical
  20. 2026-04-24
    price $47,653
  21. 2026-04-23
    price $47,653
  22. 2026-04-11
    price $51,900
  23. 2026-04-11
    price $51,900
  24. 2026-01-20
    price $52,000
  25. 2026-01-19
    price $52,000
  26. 2025-11-01
    listed $55,000 Active
  27. 2025-11-01
    listed $55,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,006
− Mortgage interest
−$2,403
− Property taxes
−$644
− Insurance
−$214
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,440
− Management
−$1,440
− Depreciation
−$1,248
Taxable income
$10,616
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,548
After-tax cash flow
$8,119/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This accessible home in a senior living community requires moderate repairs and updates to its kitchen and flooring to improve its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Moderate kitchen cabinets — Worn and dated
  • Moderate kitchen countertops — Worn and dated
  • Major flooring — Worn carpet in living areas

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace carpet with hardwood or tile — Hardwood or tile flooring is more durable and aesthetically pleasing
  • Both Update kitchen cabinets and countertops — Modern cabinets and countertops improve functionality and aesthetics

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
kitchen cabinets · Worn and dated Moderate $3,000–15,000
kitchen countertops · Worn and dated Moderate $3,000–15,000
flooring · Worn carpet in living areas Major $15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items $21,000–80,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace carpet with hardwood or tile — Hardwood or tile flooring is more durable and aesthetically pleasing
  • Both Update kitchen cabinets and countertops — Modern cabinets and countertops improve functionality and aesthetics

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Crestwood School District
NCES district ID
2600016
Math proficiency
32% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
43% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$47,101
Composite
32.1/100
National rank
#5806
State rank
#242 of 540 in MI

Livability — Dearborn Heights

Score
79/100
State rank
#82
US rank
#1885

Category grades

Amenities B- Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime D+ Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety D+ User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Dearborn Heights, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
61,771
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
39,646
Household income
$60,742
Rent vs Own
28.0% rent · 72.0% own
Severe rent burden
1196.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,675,273 people
By 2030
1,620,300 · -3.3%
By 2040
1,502,341 · -10.3%
By 2050
1,384,039 · -17.4%
By 2075
1,124,592 · -32.9%
By 2100
881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (85%)
Race & ethnicity
White 85% Black 8% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 3% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Arab 8% Romanian 7% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
31% · Canada
Languages at home
46% English-only · Arabic 45% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
2008→2024 swing
-20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -319.04%
Current HPI
225.9407
Rent YoY
▲ 0.41%
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-22.0% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Price Changed $42,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-06-15 Price Changed $42,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-02 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-02 Listed $47,732 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-02 Listed $47,732 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-01 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-24 Price Changed $47,653 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-23 Price Changed $47,653 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-11 Price Changed $51,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-11 Price Changed $51,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-01-20 Price Changed $52,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-01-19 Price Changed $52,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-11-01 Listed $55,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-11-01 Listed $55,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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