Real Estate Data API

48238 Detroit

721 active listings out of 14K total properties we track in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.

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Active
721
Median
$88K
-4.9%
Sold Sep
20
±0%
Tracked
14K
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Key Numbers
Tracked
14K
Active
721
Median list
$88K
Sales (12mo)
329
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Key Numbers
Tracked
14K
Active
721
Median list
$88K
Sales (12mo)
329
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Key Numbers
Tracked
14K
Active
721
Median list
$88K
Sales (12mo)
329
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Key Numbers
Tracked
14K
Active
721
Median list
$88K
Sales (12mo)
329
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Key Numbers
Tracked
14K
Active
721
Median list
$88K
Sales (12mo)
329

Inventory breakdown

Distribution of the 721 currently-active listings in ZIP 48238. Full dataset covers 14K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.

Active by price range
Under $300K 681 (96.1%)
$300K–$500K 7 (1%)
$500K–$750K 2 (0.3%)
$750K–$1M 15 (2.1%)
$1M–$2M 2 (0.3%)
$2M+ 2 (0.3%)
Active by bedroom count
Studio/1 bd 4
2 bd 59
3 bd 314
4 bd 161
5+ bd 134
Active by property type
Single Family 498 (69.1%)
Multi Family 191 (26.5%)
Lot 26 (3.6%)
Townhouse 3 (0.4%)
Other 3 (0.4%)
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curl
request
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/zip/48238
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY
200 OK response
{
  "zip": "48238",
  "total_tracked": 13683,
  "active": 721,
  "median_list": 88000
}

ZIP 48238 · Detroit, MI real estate: market summary

As of November 2026, Straply tracks 13,683 homes in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI), with 721 active for sale at a median list price of $88,000 (~$59/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 83% of homes predate 1940.

Median list price
$88,000
Median $/sq ft
$59
Active listings
721
Median sale price
$82,750 (-5% YoY)
Properties tracked
13,683

Frequently asked: ZIP 48238 · Detroit, MI real estate

What is the median home price in ZIP 48238?

The median list price in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) is $88,000 (about $59 per square foot), based on 721 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.

What price range are homes in ZIP 48238?

Active listings in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) concentrate in: 96% under $300k and 2% $750k–$1m.

Are home prices in ZIP 48238 going up or down?

The median sale price is $82,750, down 5% year over year. Straply tracked 329 sales here over the past 12 months.

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 48238?

Straply is tracking 721 active listings in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) out of 13,683 properties on record as of November 2026.

How old are the homes in ZIP 48238?

Most homes in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) were built in the 1920s. About 1% were built after 1980, while 83% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2018.

What types of homes are in ZIP 48238?

ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) is mostly single-family homes (69% of listings). Also common: multi-family homes 26%.

How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 48238 typically have?

The most common size in ZIP 48238 (Detroit, MI) is 3 bd.

What areas are near ZIP 48238?

Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Detroit 48204, Detroit 48221, Detroit 48206, Detroit 48227.

Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.