265 Polk Ave is a 1,112 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's River Rouge data, we estimate the home's value is $112,259.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$101Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$112,259
$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 65.1% higher than the average sale price ($68K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,442 (+15.1%)
2024
$2,989 (+11.8%)
2023
$2,674 (−36.3%)
2022
$4,198 (+46.4%)
2021
$2,867 (−27.5%)
2020
$3,952 (+93.1%)
2019
$2,047 (−16.7%)
2018
$2,458 (−22.6%)
2017
$3,176 (+7.4%)
2016
$2,956 (+7.7%)
2015
$2,745 (+0.5%)
2014
$2,730
Tax history for 265 Polk Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,442 (+15.1%)
2024
$2,989 (+11.8%)
2023
$2,674 (−36.3%)
2022
$4,198 (+46.4%)
2021
$2,867 (−27.5%)
2020
$3,952 (+93.1%)
2019
$2,047 (−16.7%)
2018
$2,458 (−22.6%)
2017
$3,176 (+7.4%)
2016
$2,956 (+7.7%)
2015
$2,745 (+0.5%)
2014
$2,730
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 8, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Sep 8, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new furnace and air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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: 1,112
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,112
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,112
Building Sq. Ft: 1,112
Legal Description: 074D181 TO 184 LOTS 181 TO 184 INCL RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB PC 74,651 L33 P60 WCR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 181
Municipality Name: RIVER ROUGE
Acres: 0.28
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 120
Zoning Code: R1 ONE
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,112
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 009 01 0181 300
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
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 • 0.3mi
3/10
River Rouge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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
$107,000 – $130,000
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