487 Polk Ave is a 876 square foot house on a 3,049 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's River Rouge data, we estimate the home's value is $61,360.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$70Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$61,360
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 16.1% lower than the average sale price ($73K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,004 (+2.7%)
2024
$978 (+3.5%)
2023
$945 (+3.4%)
2022
$914 (+3.2%)
2021
$886 (+1.9%)
2020
$869 (+61.4%)
2019
$539 (−34.5%)
2018
$823 (−4.4%)
2017
$860 (−1.4%)
2016
$872 (−20.9%)
2015
$1,102 (−26.6%)
2014
$1,502
Tax history for 487 Polk Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,004 (+2.7%)
2024
$978 (+3.5%)
2023
$945 (+3.4%)
2022
$914 (+3.2%)
2021
$886 (+1.9%)
2020
$869 (+61.4%)
2019
$539 (−34.5%)
2018
$823 (−4.4%)
2017
$860 (−1.4%)
2016
$872 (−20.9%)
2015
$1,102 (−26.6%)
2014
$1,502
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 3, 2016 • Final
Building
Install a new window.
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 876
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 876
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 876
Building Sq. Ft: 876
Legal Description: 074D285 LOT 285 RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB PC 74,651 L33 P60 WCR
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Legal Lot Number: 285
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 876
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 009 01 0285 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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 • 0.8mi
4/10
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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 97° 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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Historical weather
River Rouge, MI • 48218
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Estimated sale price
$59,000 – $71,000
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