The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48015 sells for about $156,900, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $788 a month.
ZIP 48015 — Center Line
The housing market in 48015 remains stable with consistent demand for affordable single-family homes. Low inventory levels continue to support modest price appreciation, though the market is sensitive to broader economic shifts in the Detroit metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, working-class families, and commuters seeking affordable housing options with convenient access to the broader Detroit metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 16.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 48015, Macomb County, MI
Crime trends in Center Line are generally consistent with regional patterns in Macomb County, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Center Line Public Schools district, which provides standard public education services for the community.
The area is not prone to significant wildfire or wind hazards, though standard flood insurance considerations apply for low-lying areas in Southeast Michigan.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn industrial corridor, with ongoing focus on maintaining residential stability and local retail.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Residents benefit from proximity to major thoroughfares like I-696 and Gratiot Avenue, providing direct access to the Detroit employment core.
The area features local municipal parks and is within a short drive of larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in neighboring Macomb County cities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from workforce households, with moderate vacancy pressure and limited short-term rental activity.
The economy is heavily influenced by the automotive and manufacturing sectors prevalent in Macomb County and the greater Detroit metro area.
The area is served by major road networks including I-696, facilitating regional transit, though public transit options are primarily bus-based.
Development is focused on infill projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors within the city limits.
The Macomb County Equalization Department oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for infrastructure and public services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard profile of the region.
Michigan has experienced modest net domestic migration trends, with suburban Macomb County remaining a stable destination for regional movers.
Michigan operates as a judicial foreclosure state, providing specific notice and redemption periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement detailing the condition of the home at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 48015.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.412.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.110.4 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.411.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.29.9 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.44.2 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.69.7 mi
- Comerica Park4.79.9 mi
- Ford Field4.69.8 mi
- Huntington Place4.510.7 mi
- Masonic Temple4.49.8 mi
- Ambassador Bridge412 mi
- Comerica Park4.79.9 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.56 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.88.6 mi
- Windsor-Detroit Tunnel4.310.5 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.816.1 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.88.6 mi
- Greenfield Village4.816 mi
- Michigan Central4.810.8 mi
- Motown Museum4.78.6 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.710.3 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.810.4 mi
- Dodge Park4.77.9 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.44.2 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.812.5 mi
- Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach4.57.3 mi
- Emerald City Harbor4.57.5 mi
- Jefferson Yacht Club4.57.3 mi
- Rackham Golf Course3.86.8 mi
- Fern Hill Golf Club4.18.3 mi
- Sanctuary Lake Golf Course3.910.5 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range44.1 mi
- Sylvan Glen Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- Somerset Collection4.69.5 mi
- Oakland Mall4.15.6 mi
- Meijer45.2 mi
- Meijer4.28.7 mi
- Tecumseh Mall3.912.4 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.324.8 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.214.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Community hub providing educational and public resources.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).