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1478 VAN DYKE ST, DETROIT, MI, 48214

City of Detroit, MI, 48214

At a Glance

A-92/100
📍Location Check

Quieter and more spread out

Fewer nearby conveniences — this location favors privacy over walkability.

🏠 Everyday location — doesn't help or hurt the price case materially.

💰Price Check

Hard to judge pricing

Priced about 29% above 25 recent comparable sales.

🏠 Number sits inside the comp range — the decimal point moves on condition and upgrades.

📊Market Demand

Moderate market activity

Mixed signals — low vacancy (0%). Worth monitoring.

🏠 Homes are sitting 86.21 days on average. Pricing has to be right on day one — no margin for testing.

🌿Environmental Risk

No major environmental concerns identified

Minimal flood risk, no Superfund or toxic release sites flagged in this area.

🏠 No flood, no radon flag, no EPA sites flagged — environmental picture is clean.

🏠Property Fit

Appears typical for the area

Nothing about this property stands out as unusual based on available data.

🏠 Standard-profile home. Nothing on the specs that complicates pricing or buyer targeting.

What to Verify Next

  • Get a CMA from a local agent before making an offer
  • Confirm permit history with the county
  • Verify school assignment boundaries with the district
  • Review recent nearby closed sales

Neighborhood comp range

$274,000 – $335,000

Based on limited comparable sales — verify with a local CMA

Based on 8 recent comparable sales nearby

Property type isn't confirmed yet, so we're showing the neighborhood range instead of a single point estimate.

LowMidpointHigh
$274,000$335,000

What Stands Out

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Market Context

Median Home Value (ZIP)$91,700
Estimated Monthly Mortgage$464/mo (est. 6.5%, 20% down)
Owner-Occupied0%
Renter-Occupied0%
Vacancy Rate0%

Risk & Safety

B+
FEMA Flood ZoneZone Not Mapped — Minimal flood risk
Radon RiskZone 2 — Moderate risk, testing advisable

Schools & Education

Assigned School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District

School assignment may vary — confirm with the district directly

Nearby Public Schools

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences1.5 mi
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School1.5 mi
Detroit Enterprise Academy1.6 mi
Barack Obama Leadership Academy1.8 mi
Detroit Edison Public School Academy2 mi

Nearby Private Schools

DETROIT WALDORF SCHOOL0.6 mi
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY3.7 mi
ST CLARE OF MONTEFALCO SCHOOL4.3 mi

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Wayne State University3.4 mi
Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences3.5 mi
Wayne County Community College District Downtown Campus3.6 mi
College of Education, Wayne State University3.8 mi
University of Windsor5 mi

Location Check

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Environmental Risk

A-
Air Quality (AQI)AQI 52 — Moderate
Superfund Sites in ZIPNone — Clean
Toxic Release FacilitiesNone — Clean
Solar Potential3.8 kWh/m²/day avg

Neighborhood

MunicipalityCity of Detroit
Population (ZIP)19,372
CountyWayne County

Market Snapshot — ZIP 48214

Recent market data for this ZIP code

$120,000

Median Sale Price (ZIP)

$1,200/mo

Median Rent

86.21 days

Avg Days on Market

251

Active Listings

Property DetailsTax, construction, utilities & more

Solar Potential (GHI)3.8 kWh/m²/day
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityCity of Detroit

Recent Comparable Sales (22)

Median $/SqFt: $137
Avg $/SqFt: $136

Based on 22 recent comparable sales with verified price and size data.

6533 E JEFFERSON AVE 74-226T, DETROIT, MI 48207

1 bed · 1 bath · 1,019 sqft · Built 1906

$153,000

$150/sqftSold Aug 2025

2505 BALDWIN ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

5 bed · 1 bath · 1,885 sqft · Built 1905

$345,000

$183/sqftSold Aug 2025

2469 FIELD ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,729 sqft · Built 1912

$410,000

$150/sqftSold Aug 2025

2167 CANTON ST, DETROIT, MI 48207

4 bed · 1 bath · 1,802 sqft · Built 1908

$260,000

$144/sqftSold Jul 2025

2264 HOLCOMB ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

2 bath · 2,164 sqft · Built 1909

$175,000

$81/sqftSold Jul 2025

2105 BURNS ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

5 bed · 3 bath · 3,108 sqft · Built 1916

$440,000

$142/sqftSold Jul 2025

1649 HURLBUT ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

5 bed · 2 bath · 2,636 sqft · Built 1908

$235,000

$89/sqftSold Jul 2025

8107 SAINT PAUL ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

5 bed · 1 bath · 1,654 sqft · Built 1912

$285,000

$172/sqftSold Jul 2025

3515 FISCHER ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

3 bed · 1 bath · 1,284 sqft · Built 1912

$345,000

$269/sqftSold Jul 2025

2431 PARKER ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

3 bed · 1 bath · 1,199 sqft · Built 1911

$380,000

$317/sqftSold Jul 2025

8109 E LAFAYETTE ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

12 bed · 1 bath · 2,280 sqft · Built 1905

$300,000

$132/sqftSold Jul 2025

1006 PARKER ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

12 bed · 2 bath · 3,126 sqft · Built 1905

$300,000

$96/sqftSold Jul 2025

8129 E LAFAYETTE ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

12 bed · 2 bath · 2,266 sqft · Built 1905

$30,000

$13/sqftSold Jul 2025

2568 CANTON ST, DETROIT, MI 48207

2 bath · 2,036 sqft · Built 1912

$199,900

$98/sqftSold Jul 2025

368 E GRAND BLVD, DETROIT, MI 48207

3 bed · 5 bath · 1,560 sqft · Built 1913

$140,000

$90/sqftSold Jul 2025

1057 VAN DYKE ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

2 bath · 2,042 sqft · Built 1910

$27,000

$13/sqftSold Jul 2025

1794 SEYBURN ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,977 sqft · Built 1913

$213,805

$108/sqftSold Jul 2025

1743 FISCHER ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

3 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,076 sqft · Built 2025

$457,407

$220/sqftSold Jul 2025

8200 E JEFFERSON AVE 59-602, DETROIT, MI 48214

1 bath · 816 sqft · Built 1966

$90,000

$110/sqftSold Jul 2025

755 VAN DYKE ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

1 bath · 1,555 sqft · Built 1916

$235,000

$151/sqftSold Jul 2025

3689 BALDWIN ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

2 bath · 2,016 sqft · Built 1925

$140,000

$69/sqftSold Jun 2025

2257 PARKER ST, DETROIT, MI 48214

3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,976 sqft · Built 1915

$380,000

$192/sqftSold Jun 2025

Sale History

July 1, 2021

IT

Price not recorded

Construction & Features

Roof: Pitch
Exterior: Veneer
Basement: Partial Basement
Garage: No
Pool: No

Tax & Assessment

$260,000

County Market Value (2024)

$130,000

Assessed Value (2025)

$485.48/yr

Annual Property Tax (2025)

Ownership & Liens

Owner: HUFF, CHERYL JANE
Owned since: October 1983
Est. equity: $300,757
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What Stands Out

This property at 1478 VAN DYKE ST, DETROIT, MI, 48214 received an overall grade of A-.

💪 Working in Your Favor

  • Minimal flood risk (Zone Not Mapped)
  • No Superfund or toxic release sites in this ZIP
  • Low vacancy rate (0%) in this ZIP
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District school district
  • Located in City of Detroit

👁️ Worth Checking

  • Radon Zone 2 — moderate risk, testing advisable

Agent's Comments

Agent-grade market commentary

This is just a range of potential value — $274K to $335K. We had limited comparable sales to work with, so treat this as a strong starting point — not a final answer. If the property needs a lot of work, it would sit at the lower end — and we can position it for a cash investor. If it has all the upgrades — new kitchen, updated baths, hardwood floors, a screened-in porch, pool, or other features we can't see in this report — it could push the value well above this range. That's what a walk-through tells us that the data can't.

This commentary is generated from public data and comparable sales — not a formal appraisal. A walk-through and local agent analysis are always recommended.

Your Market Snapshot

Based on 25 recent comparable sales nearby, the estimated market value comes in around $304,000. Comparable homes in the area are trading at a median of $137 per square foot.

Looking at the broader market, Homes in ZIP 48214 are sitting on the market longer than usual, averaging 86 days, and the median sale price sits at $120K.

Worth noting: moderate radon risk. On the positive side, minimal flood risk.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA, EPA AirNow, EPA Envirofacts, NCES, USGS, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, Walk Score, RentCast, OpenStreetMap, Census Geocoder, Realie.Report generated 4/21/2026.

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