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Last sold for $200 on Jun 6, 2013

98 E JAMES ST

RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218
2
Baths
2,284 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200 · Jun 6, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
24
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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.

H
River Rouge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: River Rouge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48218These 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.165
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
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.7,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,857
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

98 E James 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 97% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in River Rouge 48218
  • Older than 94% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in River Rouge 48218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Rouge 48218.

Living area2,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,164 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 98 E James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Rouge 48218Wayne County
Living areabigger than2,284 ft²97% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac84% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than191621% of homes6% of homes

About 98 E James St

When did 98 E James St, River Rouge, MI last sell?

98 E James St, River Rouge, MI last sold on Jun 6, 2013 for $200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 98 E James St, River Rouge, MI?

98 E James St, River Rouge, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,284 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 98 E James St, River Rouge, MI built?

98 E James St, River Rouge, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old.

What schools serve 98 E James St, River Rouge, MI?

98 E James St, River Rouge, MI is assigned to River Rouge High School (high), rated C-; Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Clarence B. Sabbath Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in River Rouge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 E James St, River Rouge, MI compare to other homes in River Rouge 48218?

Among the 2,537 homes in River Rouge 48218, it is bigger than 97% of them (2,284 ft² against a typical 1,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 21% of them (1916 against a typical 1924). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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