Welcome to 1281 Empire Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow located on a spacious double lot in the heart of Lincoln Park. This well-maintained home features a cozy living room, two main-floor bedrooms with a private third upstairs, and a partially finished basement offering additional space and flexibility. The property includes a detached garage, extra shed storage, and a home generator for added convenience. With its classic 1925 character, updated essentials, move-in ready opportunity in a quiet, established neighborhood. Seller is providing certificate of occupancy
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
1281 Empire Ave, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
3beds
1,743sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$170,100 Zestimate®
$95/sqft
$1,710 Estimated rent
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$170,100
$155,000 - $187,000
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Listed by:
Osama Kaid 313-502-1118,
XPI Realty
Bought with:
Ana Vazquez Kirma, 6501456801
Century 21 Curran & Oberski
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250035669
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,743 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 735
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.00 x 115.00
Details
- Parcel number: 45001040279300
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer At Street
- Water: Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: EMPIRE HEIGHTS SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lincoln Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $95/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,952
- Annual tax amount: $1,501
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $165,000+3.8%$95/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Pending sale | $158,900$91/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $158,900$91/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $158,900$91/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $158,900+103.7%$91/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Sold | $78,000-13.2%$45/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$52/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $65,800 +18.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $55,700 +16.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $47,700 +13% |
| 2022 | -- | $42,200 +12.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $37,600 |
| 2020 | $1,322 | $37,600 +32.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $28,400 +22.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $23,200 -0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2016 | $1,459 | $23,400 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $1,459 -40.7% | $23,000 -10.2% |
| 2013 | $2,460 +68.6% | $25,600 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $1,459 | $26,500 -26% |
| 2010 | -- | $35,800 -18.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,700 -8.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,900 +8.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,000 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $922 | $41,600 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,400 +75.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,976 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,116 | $22,264 |
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Neighborhood: 48146
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Raupp SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Lincoln Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Lincoln Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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