Charming Opportunity in Sought-After Southgate! Discover the potential in this delightful bungalow nestled in one of Southgate’s most desirable neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home offers a rare blend of character, location, and future possibility. Step inside to find a cozy main floor layout with two well-sized bedrooms, a bright living room with spotlight all over, new paint and new flooring - a new updated house, and a fully updated kitchen ready for your personal touch. But the true gem lies above — the spacious attic is already accessible via a full staircase and offers ample room for conversion into a large third bedroom, home office, or creative studio. With a little vision, you can transform this space into a stunning upper-level retreat. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a savvy investor, this property is bursting with potential. Surrounded by mature homes and close to top schools, parks, shops, and transit.
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
13734 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
3beds
1,761sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$154,800 Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$2,196 Estimated rent
Home value
$154,800
$141,000 - $170,000
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Well-sized bedroomsAmple room for conversionQuiet tree-lined streetCozy main floor layoutFully updated kitchen
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Listed by:
Ali M Beydoun 313-598-5100,
Got Key'D Realty
Bought with:
Heather Rutherford, 6501432494
Synergy Realty Group
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250035534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 10 x 28
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,761 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,065
- Finished area below ground: 696
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 112.00
Details
- Parcel number: 53009012191000
- 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: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FORDVILLE SUB NO 3
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Southgate
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,565
- Annual tax amount: $2,547
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $150,000-6.2%$85/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$91/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $159,900-8.6%$91/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $174,900-5.4%$99/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $184,900-6.6%$105/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $198,000-0.5%$112/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+53.1%$113/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $130,000+136.4%$74/sqft |
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| 9/16/2016 | Sold | $55,000-6%$31/sqft |
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| 7/23/2016 | Pending sale | $58,500$33/sqft |
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| 7/13/2016 | Price change | $58,500-3.9%$33/sqft |
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| 7/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $60,900$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $69,200 +11.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $62,100 +10.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $56,000 +11.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $50,400 +11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2020 | $2,674 +29.5% | $45,200 +10.5% |
| 2019 | $2,064 | $40,900 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $2,064 | $36,800 +7.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $34,200 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,298 | $34,400 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $1,298 -56.4% | $33,200 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $2,980 +129.6% | $31,300 +6.8% |
| 2012 | $1,298 | $29,300 -26% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,600 -7% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,600 -15% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,100 -5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,000 +3.5% |
| 2005 | $1,027 | $51,200 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,700 +63.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,429 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,250 | $29,486 |
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Neighborhood: 48195
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Grogan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Southgate Anderson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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