53 E James St is a 1,664 square foot house on a 3,920 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's River Rouge data, we estimate the home's value is $110,265.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$66Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$110,265
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($108K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,732 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,687 (+3.5%)
2023
$1,630 (+3.4%)
2022
$1,577 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,528 (+1.9%)
2020
$1,499 (+61.4%)
2019
$929 (−34.5%)
2018
$1,419 (−5.3%)
2017
$1,499 (−1.4%)
2016
$1,520 (−22.4%)
2015
$1,959 (−9.0%)
2014
$2,153
Tax history for 53 E James St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,732 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,687 (+3.5%)
2023
$1,630 (+3.4%)
2022
$1,577 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,528 (+1.9%)
2020
$1,499 (+61.4%)
2019
$929 (−34.5%)
2018
$1,419 (−5.3%)
2017
$1,499 (−1.4%)
2016
$1,520 (−22.4%)
2015
$1,959 (−9.0%)
2014
$2,153
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 20, 2017 • Final
Building
Tear off the existing roofing material and install a new roof.
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,276
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIOPELLE & BURKES SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,664
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,276
Building Sq. Ft: 1,664
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 025B50 LOT 50 RIOPELLE AND BURKES SUB PC 25 L13 P7 WCR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Legal Lot Number: 50
Municipality Name: RIVER ROUGE
Acres: 0.09
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R1 ONE
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 006 02 0050 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
River Rouge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 8-12% 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
$105,000 – $127,000
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