Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath Colonial in the heart of Detroit's vibrant Mexicantown community, where timeless character meets modern living. Extensively updated in 2025, this move-in-ready home offers stylish finishes, quality craftsmanship, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown Detroit, Michigan Central Station, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Inside, a bright, open layout showcases new hardwood flooring throughout the main living spaces, an inviting electric fireplace, and abundant natural light. The remodeled kitchen features gray cabinetry, stone countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, creating a functional space for everyday living and entertaining. Two updated full baths offer modern finishes, while four spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or everyday living.
The finished basement expands the home's usable space with fresh flooring, paint, two egress windows, a half bath, and laundry hookups ready for your appliances.
Outside, enjoy both a welcoming front porch and a covered rear porch overlooking the backyard. The detached garage with rear alley access adds convenience, while the recently cleared yard offers a clean canvas for future landscaping or outdoor enjoyment.
Major 2025 improvements include the roof, plumbing, electrical, vinyl windows, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and numerous interior finishes. Bluetooth-enabled lighting with programmable timers adds a thoughtful modern touch throughout much of the home.
A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully renovated home in one of Detroit's most exciting and growing neighborhoods.
Accepting backups
$239,000
1261 Military St, Detroit, MI 48209
4beds
2,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$233,800 Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days |
- 610 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Perna 248-886-4450,
EXP Realty The Perna Team 888-501-7085,
Julie Johnston 888-501-7085,
EXP Realty The Perna Team
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261047716
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 X 5
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 12
- Dimensions: 4 X 3
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Window Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Windows: Egress Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other Fuels
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,370
- Finished area below ground: 770
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Four Car Garage, Alley Access, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 150
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: W16I016443S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Platted Sub
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: DANIEL SCOTTENS RESUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $112/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $17,212
- Annual tax amount: $3,353
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
$233,800
$222,000 - $245,000
$1,814/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Contingent | $239,000$112/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+11.2%$112/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listing removed | $214,900$100/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261023899 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $214,900-6.2%$100/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listing removed | $229,000$107/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $229,000-4.5%$107/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900-3.7%$112/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listing removed | $249,000$116/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$116/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000$116/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $249,000$116/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000+13818.4%$116/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Sold | $1,789$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $18,400 +15.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $15,900 |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | $10,300 |
| 2020 | $814 | -- |
| 2019 | $814 | $8,100 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $814 | $7,100 +9.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $6,500 -42% |
| 2016 | $1,081 | $11,200 +41.8% |
| 2015 | $1,081 +23% | $7,900 -10.1% |
| 2013 | $878 -18.7% | $8,784 -30.2% |
| 2010 | $1,081 | $12,586 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,302 -10.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $15,980 |
| 2007 | -- | $15,980 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $114 | $15,147 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,706 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwest Detroit
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Neinas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Western International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Detroit
- 48209
- Southwest Detroit
- 1261 Military St
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