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12200 Auburn St
B Composite 74.38
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
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.9/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$59,999

12200 Auburn St · Detroit, MI 48228
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 852 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 188 Days on market
Built 1946 6,098 sqft lot $70/sqft · 19% below area Est $74k · 19% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home's rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you're seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

Key facts

  • 6,098 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1946

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $60k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $539 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $60k).
  • Recommended offer: $53k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 17.1% 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 soft (-2.3%/yr); 363 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 68% 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 $1,215/mo this rent would consume 48% of the median local household income ($31k/yr) (locally 4144% 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 $415 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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 + 0.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 188 days — a 12% lower offer ($53k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 15 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (20%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1946 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $52,799 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 188 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1946 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  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
2.02%
Cap rate
17.06%
Cash-on-cash
38.47%
DSCR
2.71
GRM
4.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$74,137
List price
$59,999
Delta
-19.07%
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
12219 Stout St 0.34mi 3/1.0 846 (-1%) 1mo $25,000 $30 82
11329 Minock St 0.45mi 3/1.0 816 (-4%) 4mo $50,000 $61 69
11720 Minock St 0.20mi 3/1.5 771 (-10%) 5mo $95,000 $123 68
11689 Minock St 0.22mi 3/1.0 950 (+12%) 6mo $82,000 $86 65
13500 Heyden St 0.57mi 2/1.0 (-1) 850 (-0%) 4mo $20,000 $24 65
11700 Auburn St 0.21mi 3/1.5 964 (+13%) 3mo $55,000 $57 64
12087 Heyden St 0.29mi 3/1.0 956 (+12%) 5mo $46,000 $48 62
9634 Evergreen Ave 0.69mi 3/1.0 912 (+7%) 3mo $23,000 $25 54
11792 Burt Rd 0.64mi 2/1.0 (-1) 810 (-5%) 4mo $27,000 $33 54
12900 Stahelin Ave 0.63mi 3/1.0 924 (+8%) 6mo $50,000 $54 52
12950 Glastonbury Ave 0.70mi 3/1.0 958 (+12%) 4mo $40,000 $42 43
11419 Braile St 0.66mi 2/1.0 (-1) 969 (+14%) 2mo $45,000 $46 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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
31.1%
Equity multiple
2.25×
Total profit
$21,042
Equity at exit
$8,946
10-year hold
IRR
36.6%
Equity multiple
3.91×
Total profit
$48,826
Equity at exit
$5,188

Cash invested: $16,800 (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 48228

Rents YoY
-2.3%
Active inventory
363
Price-to-rent
4.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,215 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$315
Tax from tax record
$81 /mo · $976/yr
Insurance
$25
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$255
Net cashflow
$539

Break-even live

Break-even rent $533
Max offer price $59,999
Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $573 -5% $556 +0% $539 +5% $522 +10% $505
Rent -10% $443 -5% $491 +0% $539 +5% $587 +10% $635
Rate -1.0pp $569 -0.5pp $554 base $539 +0.5pp $523 +1.0pp $507

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
$15,000
Closing costs
$1,800
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
12084 Vaughan St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 17d 1 0.21mi
11652 Fielding St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,386 $1.39 44d 1 0.46mi
13500 Heyden St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 850 $1,200 $1.41 44d 1 0.54mi
19050 W Davison St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1118 $1,400 $1.25 44d 1 0.59mi
11704 Greenview Ave Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1046 $1,300 $1.24 24d 1 0.62mi
13514 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,400 $1.40 18d 1 0.67mi
12950 Glastonbury Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,400 $1.40 24d 1 0.69mi
11741 Penrod St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1124 $1,400 $1.25 17d 1 0.70mi
12875 Faust Ave Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 735 $1,200 $1.63 5d 1 0.72mi
12941 Penrod St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,275 $1.27 44d 1 0.81mi
13591 Faust Ave Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,275 $1.27 44d 1 0.83mi
19449 W Chicago St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 950 $1,500 $1.58 44d 1 0.86mi
12944 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $1,050 $1.31 5d 1 0.89mi
12867 Westbrook St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 736 $1,050 $1.43 44d 1 0.91mi
20522 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 44d 1 0.93mi
20550 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.93mi
20529 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.95mi
9401 Fielding St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.95mi
20541 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.95mi
20545 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.96mi
20547 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.96mi
9410 Patton St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.96mi
14258 Plainview Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 918 $1,200 $1.31 44d 1 0.97mi
9404 Patton St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 0.97mi
20619 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 950 $1,200 $1.26 44d 1 0.97mi
14347 Westwood St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 706 $1,200 $1.70 24d 1 1.03mi
18450 W Chicago Detroit, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 687 $1,117 $1.62 2d 15 1.05mi
13600 Southfield Fwy Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 848 $1,100 $1.30 5d 1 1.06mi
20921 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 44d 1 1.09mi
20935 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 44d 1 1.09mi
20937 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 44d 1 1.09mi
20945 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 44d 1 1.09mi
9416 Trinity St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 44d 1 1.10mi
19431 Lyndon St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,275 $1.27 44d 1 1.13mi
12880 Dolson St Detroit, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 750 $1,200 $1.60 44d 6 1.15mi
9090 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 787 $1,250 $1.59 44d 1 1.21mi
14541 Kentfield St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 797 $1,300 $1.63 17d 1 1.22mi
12711 Grandmont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,400 $1.40 18d 1 1.25mi
14177 Bentler St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1000 $1,475 $1.48 44d 1 1.26mi
12850 Dolphin St Detroit, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 746 $999 $1.34 5d 4 1.29mi

Listing history 49 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $59,999 Active 188 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $59,999 Active 187 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $59,999 Active 185 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $59,999 Active 183 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $59,999 Active 182 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $59,999 Active 179 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $59,999 Active 178 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $59,999 Active 177 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $65,000 Active 174 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $65,000 Active 173 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $65,000 Active 171 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $65,000 Active 170 DOM
  13. 2026-05-08
    status Active 807-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  14. 2026-05-08
    status Active 819-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  15. 2026-04-28
    historical 807-char remark
    Show marketing remark (807 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home's rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you're seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  16. 2026-02-14
    price $65,000 807-char remark
    Show marketing remark (807 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home's rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you're seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  17. 2026-02-14
    price $72,500 807-char remark
    Show marketing remark (807 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home's rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you're seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  18. 2026-02-13
    price $65,000 819-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  19. 2026-02-13
    price $72,500 819-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  20. 2025-11-29
    listed $75,000 Active 807-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  21. 2025-11-29
    listed $75,000 Active 819-char remark
    Show marketing remark (819 chars)

    Discover the potential in this charming 3-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, perfectly suited for investors or homeowners looking to customize a home to their vision. Solid bones and a functional layout provide the ideal canvas for modern updates, while the spacious bedrooms and inviting living areas offer endless possibilities for comfort and style. With renovation, the home’s rental potential can reach up to $1,300 per month, making it an attractive opportunity to build equity and long-term income. Whether you’re seeking your next investment or a place to make your own, this property delivers value, versatility, and room to grow. Property is under surveillance, please do not approach. Home is being sold AS-IS. Can be packaged with 9940 Vaughan Street - information available upon request.

  22. 2020-10-23
    soldstatus $65,000
  23. 2019-07-16
    historical
  24. 2019-07-16
    historical
  25. 2019-05-16
    listed $40,000 Active
  26. 2019-05-16
    listed $40,000 Active
  27. 2016-04-20
    soldstatus $12,500 Sold
  28. 2016-04-20
    soldstatus $12,500 Closed
  29. 2016-04-01
    status Pending
  30. 2016-04-01
    historical
  31. 2016-03-01
    listed $14,000 Active
  32. 2016-03-01
    listed $14,000
  33. 2016-02-29
    historical
  34. 2016-02-29
    historical
  35. 2015-10-22
    listed $16,000 Active
  36. 2015-10-19
    listed $16,000
  37. 2013-03-26
    soldstatus $6,699
  38. 2013-03-26
    soldstatus $6,699
  39. 2013-03-02
    historical
  40. 2013-03-02
    historical
  41. 2012-12-04
    listed $6,999
  42. 2012-12-04
    listed $6,999
  43. 2005-02-15
    historical
  44. 2004-08-22
    listed $70,000
  45. 2004-08-17
    historical
  46. 2004-06-13
    listed $75,000
  47. 2004-06-12
    historical
  48. 2004-02-28
    listed $85,000
  49. 1994-06-27
    soldstatus $15,000

ⓘ 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
$976 · $81/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$976 · $81/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 ≥99°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
$14,576
− Mortgage interest
−$3,361
− Property taxes
−$976
− Insurance
−$300
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,166
− Management
−$1,166
− Depreciation
−$1,745
Taxable income
$5,861
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,407
After-tax cash flow
$5,056/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)
50,117
Household income
$30,680
Rent vs Own
50.7% rent · 49.3% own
Severe rent burden
4144.0

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 (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 71% White 16% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Arab 2% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada
Languages at home
82% English-only · Arabic 11% Spanish 5%

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
▼ -160.81%
Current HPI
168.6843
Rent YoY
▼ -2.30%
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

+333.3% since first listed
37 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-08 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-08 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-28 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-02-14 Price Changed $65,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-02-14 Price Changed $72,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-02-13 Price Changed $65,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-02-13 Price Changed $72,500 REALCOMP
  • 2025-11-29 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-11-29 Listed $75,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-10-23 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records
  • 2019-07-16 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2019-07-16 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2019-05-16 Listed $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2019-05-16 Listed $40,000 REALCOMP
  • 2016-04-20 Sold (MLS) $12,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2016-04-20 Sold (MLS) $12,500 REALCOMP
  • 2016-04-01 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2016-04-01 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2016-03-01 Listed $14,000 REALCOMP
  • 2016-03-01 Listed $14,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2016-02-29 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2016-02-29 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2015-10-22 Listed $16,000 REALCOMP
  • 2015-10-19 Listed $16,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2013-03-26 Sold (MLS) $6,699 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2013-03-26 Sold (MLS) $6,699 REALCOMP
  • 2013-03-02 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2013-03-02 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2012-12-04 Listed $6,999 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2012-12-04 Listed $6,999 REALCOMP
  • 2005-02-15 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2004-08-22 Listed $70,000 REALCOMP
  • 2004-08-17 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2004-06-13 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP
  • 2004-06-12 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2004-02-28 Listed $85,000 REALCOMP
  • 1994-06-27 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $976 · -8.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

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