243 Polk Ave is a 2,652 square foot house on a 3,049 square foot lot with 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's River Rouge data, we estimate the home's value is $175,733.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$66Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$175,733
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 51.7% higher than the average sale price ($116K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,174 (+2.7%)
2024
$3,091 (+67.2%)
2023
$1,849 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,786 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,731 (+0.5%)
2020
$1,722 (+20.7%)
2019
$1,427 (−75.0%)
2018
$5,707 (+68.0%)
2017
$3,397 (+95.1%)
2016
$1,741 (−15.3%)
2015
$2,056 (−26.1%)
2014
$2,783
Tax history for 243 Polk Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,174 (+2.7%)
2024
$3,091 (+67.2%)
2023
$1,849 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,786 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,731 (+0.5%)
2020
$1,722 (+20.7%)
2019
$1,427 (−75.0%)
2018
$5,707 (+68.0%)
2017
$3,397 (+95.1%)
2016
$1,741 (−15.3%)
2015
$2,056 (−26.1%)
2014
$2,783
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 14, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Nov 1, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 720
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,652
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,416
Building Sq. Ft: 2,652
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 074D170 LOT 170 RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB PC 74,651 L33 P60 WCR
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Legal Lot Number: 170
Municipality Name: RIVER ROUGE
Acres: 0.07
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 30
Zoning Code: R1 ONE
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,652
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 009 01 0170 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
River Rouge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$167,000 – $203,000
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