Investor’s Special – Endless Potential in a Convenient Detroit Location! Opportunity awaits with this classic red brick bungalow full of character and ready for your vision. This property offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a traditional layout that provides a strong foundation for your next renovation or investment project. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors that could be beautifully restored, along with a full basement offering plenty of storage and space for future improvements or added living area. With the right updates and repairs, this home has the potential to truly shine. Situated in a residential neighborhood near major freeways, the location offers excellent accessibility and strong rental or resale potential. This property is being sold as-is and will require TLC, updates, and repairs—perfect for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential. (One or more photos have been artificially enhanced)
For sale
Price cut: $8K (6/1)
$47,000
12278 Longview St, Detroit, MI 48213
3beds
1,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$44/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Traditional layoutClassic red brick bungalowOriginal hardwood floors
- 86 days |
- 745 |
- 60 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Minerick 888-400-2513,
HomeCoin.com 888-400-2513
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50203671
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MiRealSourceFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 230
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Other
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Other
- Basement: Block,Full,Interior Entry,MI Basement,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,018
- Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 40
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6000
- Features: City Lot, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 21007579.
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public At Street
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,000
- Application fee: $35
- Subdivision: Gratiot Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $44/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,124
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Land Contract,Lease Option,Option to Purchase,Section 8 Accepted
- Lease term: Lease Term 1-2 Years
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,266/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $47,000-14.5%$44/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $55,000+5400%$52/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2020 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $3,100 +24% |
| 2024 | -- | $2,500 +31.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,900 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | $1,032 | $11,900 |
| 2015 | $1,032 -26% | $11,900 -27.7% |
| 2013 | $1,395 +35.2% | $16,470 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $1,032 | $24,146 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $27,439 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $31,721 |
| 2007 | -- | $31,721 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $140 | $30,067 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $29,191 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Wade
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ BeckhamGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Denby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edward 'duke' Ellington @ Beck
- Middle: Edward 'duke' Ellington @ Beck
- High: Denby High School
- District: Detroit City School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Detroit
- 48213
- Wade
- 12278 Longview St
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