Here's a rare investor opportunity - a fully updated duplex with both units occupied by Section 8 tenants backed by the government. This Detroit duplex features two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, both currently rented through Section 8 at $1,150/month and $950/month, for a total monthly rent roll of $2,100/month and $25,200/year in gross scheduled income. The property has been recently refreshed, helping reduce near-term maintenance concerns and support tenant retention. Updates include brand-new vinyl windows, fresh paint throughout, new plush carpeting, updated kitchen cabinets and countertops, and new furnaces for improved efficiency and reliability. From a buy-and-hold perspective, this asset checks several important boxes: two occupied units, Section 8 rental income, separate income streams, updated interiors, and major mechanical improvements already completed. The duplex setup also helps reduce reliance on a single tenant, while the 2-bedroom unit mix remains practical and rentable in Detroit’s investor market. Priced at $170,000, the property offers an attractive 14.8% gross rent-to-price return and a 1.24% monthly rent-to-price ratio. For DSCR buyers, the current rent roll creates strong debt coverage potential. Based on a typical 75% LTV scenario, the estimated loan amount would be approximately $127,500, giving investors a solid income base to work with. Final DSCR will depend on lender rate, taxes, insurance, and underwriting, but the rental income is compelling for investors looking for cash-flowing Section 8 product. For investors seeking immediate rental income, DSCR potential, and strong gross rent performance at a reasonable price point, this duplex deserves a serious look. Please do not disturb tenants. Showings available with accepted full-list offer only.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/26)
$150,000
12186 Roselawn St, Detroit, MI 48204
4beds
2,450sqft
Duplex
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$148,900 Zestimate®
$61/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 74 days
- 518
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anuj Chand 810-908-6470,
Keller Williams First 810-515-1503
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261046553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,450
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 106
Details
- Parcel number: W16I030132S
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: WESTLAWN
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $61/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $33,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,124
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$148,900
$141,000 - $156,000
$1,162/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $150,000-3.2%$61/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$63/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$65/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+25.9%$69/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $135,000-15.6%$55/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Pending sale | $159,990$65/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $159,990-3%$65/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$67/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$71/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | $14,500 -14.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $17,000 -73.6% |
| 2016 | $3,528 | $64,400 |
| 2015 | $3,528 | -- |
| 2013 | $3,528 | -- |
| 2010 | $3,528 | $46,627 +82.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,492 |
| 2008 | -- | $25,492 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,492 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $283 | $24,163 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $23,459 +7.6% |
| 2001 | $1,815 +315.6% | $21,800 +198.7% |
| 2000 | $437 | $7,298 |
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