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14067 Cherrylawn St
B+ Composite 76.49
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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$39,900

14067 Cherrylawn St · Detroit, MI 48238
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,052 sqft · Townhouse public records · 42 Days on market
Built 1928 3,485 sqft lot $19/sqft · 46% below area Est $75k · 46% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

Key facts

  • 3,485 sq ft lot
  • Built 1928
  • Listed 42 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Pets allowed: Cats and dogs
  • Financial info: No investor-specific income or expense details provided
  • HOA & community: No HOA information provided

Exterior

  • Parking: Shared driveway
  • Security: No security features provided
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Multi-family residential income property; Two-story building; Approximately 2,052 above-grade finished square feet; Zoned residential; Subdivision: OAKMAN-WALSH-WESTON; Facing/directions: North of Schoolcraft and east of Wyoming; cross streets Cherrylawn and Intervale St.
  • Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Brick/mortar foundation; Asphalt roof; Built details not provided
  • Exterior features: Covered porch; Back yard fencing; Paved road access

Interior

  • Kitchen: No kitchen appliance details provided
  • Bedrooms: Two 2-bedroom units
  • Flooring: No flooring details provided
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (one in each unit)
  • Heating & cooling: Central air conditioning; Forced air heating fueled by natural gas
  • Interior features: Full, unfinished basement; Two levels
  • Laundry & utility: No laundry details provided

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 4-bed/2.0-bath townhouse listed at $40k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $681 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $40k).
  • Recommended offer: $39k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 26.8% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 346 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 42% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,335/mo this rent would consume 48% of the median local household income ($33k/yr) (locally 2172% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $276 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 + 6.1% rent growth), your $11k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 42 days — a 3% lower offer ($39k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 7y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (39%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $30k; 33% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 4.4% of price; built in 1928 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $38,703 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 42 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1928 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
3.35%
Cap rate
26.79%
Cash-on-cash
73.19%
DSCR
4.26
GRM
2.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$74,567
List price
$39,900
Delta
-46.49%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.14% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
76.9%
Equity multiple
4.70×
Total profit
$41,362
Equity at exit
$5,949
10-year hold
IRR
81.4%
Equity multiple
10.96×
Total profit
$111,263
Equity at exit
$3,450

Cash invested: $11,172 (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 48238

Home prices YoY
-14.4%
Rents YoY
6.1%
Active inventory
346
Price-to-rent
2.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,335 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$209
Tax from tax record
$147 /mo · $1,768/yr
Insurance
$17
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$280
Net cashflow
$681

Break-even live

Break-even rent $472
Max offer price $39,900
Occupancy floor 44%

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
$9,975
Closing costs
$1,197
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 12 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14242 Ohio St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1400 $1,000 $0.71 43d 1 0.11mi
Ohio St Unit 4 Detroit, MI 4.0 1.5 1400 $750 $0.54 43d 1 0.30mi
13225 Santa Rosa Dr Detroit, MI 5.0 2.0 2100 $1,700 $0.81 4d 1 0.71mi
12650 Griggs St Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 1628 $1,375 $0.84 24d 1 0.77mi
12303 Cloverlawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 1454 $1,400 $0.96 43d 1 0.82mi
15457 Cloverlawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,275 $0.85 24d 1 0.99mi
4341 Glendale St Detroit, MI 4.0 2.5 1832 $1,680 $0.92 4d 1 1.05mi
15756 Ohio St Detroit, MI 5.0 2.0 1934 $1,700 $0.88 24d 1 1.11mi
12546 Broadstreet Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 1899 $1,250 $0.66 44d 1 1.13mi
3747 Tyler St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2600 $1,700 $0.65 23d 1 1.20mi
3209 W Grand St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1550 $1,103 $0.71 43d 1 1.30mi
16211 Kentucky St Detroit, MI 4.0 2.0 2168 $1,995 $0.92 17d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 39 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $39,900 Active 42 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $39,900 Active 41 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $39,900 Active 39 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $39,900 Active 37 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $39,900 Active 36 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $39,900 Active 33 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $39,900 Active 32 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $39,900 Active 31 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    pricedays on market $39,900 Active 28 DOM
    Show marketing remark (535 chars)

    GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $49,900 Active 27 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $49,900 Active 26 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $49,900 Active 25 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $49,900 Active 24 DOM
  14. 2026-05-15
    price $49,900 535-char remark
    Show marketing remark (535 chars)

    GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

  15. 2026-05-15
    price $49,900 535-char remark
    Show marketing remark (535 chars)

    GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

  16. 2026-05-07
    listed $65,000 Active 535-char remark
    Show marketing remark (535 chars)

    GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

  17. 2026-05-07
    listed $65,000 Active 535-char remark
    Show marketing remark (535 chars)

    GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THIS TWO-UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY FEATURING TWO 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH UNITS! OFFERING STRONG INCOME POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER-OCCUPANTS LOOKING TO BUILD EQUITY, THIS PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR RENTAL INCOME, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, OR A LIVE-IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY. WHILE THE HOME DOES REQUIRE UPDATES AND TLC, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THE RIGHT BUYER READY TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND TURN THIS PROPERTY INTO A PROFITABLE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO!

  18. 2020-10-14
    soldstatus $30,000 Sold
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  19. 2020-10-14
    soldstatus $30,000 Closed
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  20. 2020-06-24
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  21. 2020-06-24
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  22. 2020-03-19
    price $45,000
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  23. 2020-03-19
    price $45,000
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  24. 2020-03-11
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  25. 2020-03-11
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  26. 2020-03-03
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  27. 2020-03-03
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  28. 2020-02-19
    price $64,900
  29. 2020-02-18
    price $64,900
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  30. 2020-01-20
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  31. 2020-01-20
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  32. 2019-12-31
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  33. 2019-12-31
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  34. 2019-11-22
    price $69,900
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  35. 2019-11-22
    price $69,900
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  36. 2019-11-18
    listed $80,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  37. 2019-11-18
    listed $80,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (220 chars)

    * * LAND CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH 20% DOWN * * Duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Put your finishing touches on this great property. Freshly painted, new windows. Perfect for investment income. Home sold "As Is"

  38. 2003-11-06
    soldstatus $65,000
  39. 1991-08-21
    soldstatus $15,265

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,768 · $147/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,768 · $147/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,019
− Mortgage interest
−$2,235
− Property taxes
−$1,768
− Insurance
−$200
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,281
− Management
−$1,281
− Depreciation
−$1,161
Taxable income
$8,093
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,942
After-tax cash flow
$6,234/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.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
572,865
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
24,731
Household income
$33,315
Rent vs Own
53.0% rent · 47.0% own
Severe rent burden
2172.0

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 Black (94%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 94% Two or more races 3% White 1%
Foreign-born
1%

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

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -31.96%
Current HPI
189.6227
Rent YoY
▲ 6.14%
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

+161.4% since first listed
28 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-04 Price Changed $39,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-06-03 Price Changed $39,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-15 Price Changed $49,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-15 Price Changed $49,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-07 Listed $65,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-07 Listed $65,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-10-14 Sold (MLS) $30,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-10-14 Sold (MLS) $30,000 REALCOMP
  • 2020-06-24 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-06-24 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2020-03-19 Price Changed $45,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-03-19 Price Changed $45,000 REALCOMP
  • 2020-03-11 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-03-11 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2020-03-03 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-03-03 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2020-02-19 Price Changed $64,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-02-18 Price Changed $64,900 REALCOMP
  • 2020-01-20 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-01-20 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2019-12-31 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2019-12-31 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2019-11-22 Price Changed $69,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2019-11-22 Price Changed $69,900 REALCOMP
  • 2019-11-18 Listed $80,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2019-11-18 Listed $80,000 REALCOMP
  • 2003-11-06 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records
  • 1991-08-21 Sold (Public Records) $15,265 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,768 · +20.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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