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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,000 on Apr 8, 2022

5981 VERMONT ST

DETROIT, MI 48208
1.5
Baths
1,968 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,000 · Apr 8, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,325 (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.$15,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,400

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.4 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 126 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Thirkell Elementary-Middle SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Northwestern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48208These 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.42%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,111
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

5981 Vermont 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Elijah McCoy
  • Older than 96% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Detroit 48208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48208.

Living area1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 5981 Vermont St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElijah McCoyDetroit 48208Wayne County
Living areabigger than1,968 ft²78% of homes65% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac70% of homes65% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than191454% of homes70% of homes4% of homes

About 5981 Vermont St

When did 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI last sold on Apr 8, 2022 for $1,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI?

5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,968 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI built?

5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI?

5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Thirkell Elementary-Middle School (elementary), rated C-; Northwestern High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48208?

Among the 2,258 homes in Detroit 48208, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1914 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5981 Vermont St, Detroit, MI was $1,325. The county assessed it at $15,200.

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