Exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought after Gordie Howe Bridge corridor. This property includes 4 lots across 3 parcels located at 137, 149, & 155 S. Forman, providing rare land and development potential in a rapidly growing area.
The property features a well-maintained residence offering 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and a bonus entry breakfast/bar area. The upper attic space presents an easy opportunity to convert into a loft or additional living area. Additional highlights include a new roof, excellent foundation, basement, private driveway, and a private setting directly across from Forman Park.
Location is the true bonus, minutes from Downtown Detroit, across from a 10 acre park across street, Forman property is 2 miles from Fort Wayne, Gordie Howe Bridge and Dearborn Sausage Co. It’s also a half mile from Gonella’s (famous subs), Giovanni’s Restaurante and a kayak dock to access the Rouge River coming soon and minutes from downtown Detroit.
Pending
Price cut: $4.9K (5/18)
$115,000
149 S Forman St, Detroit, MI 48209
4beds
1,426sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained residenceNew roofFormal dining roomPrivate driveway
- 163 days |
- 441 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tina Alfaro 586-634-6228,
Emmanuel Realty LLC 888-412-9243
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261002053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
Bonus room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14 X 7
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,426
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 120 x 125
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: W20I005979S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MICHIGAN CARBON WORKS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,556
- Annual tax amount: $294
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 164 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,522/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $115,000$81/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $115,000-4.1%$81/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $119,900-4.1%$84/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $124,999-3.8%$88/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $26,800 +56.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $17,100 +23% |
| 2023 | -- | $13,900 -3.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $14,400 +10.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $13,000 |
| 2020 | $271 +4% | $13,000 +30% |
| 2019 | $261 | $10,000 +17.6% |
| 2018 | $261 | $8,500 +19.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $7,100 +238.1% |
| 2016 | $284 | $2,100 |
| 2015 | $284 +30.3% | $2,100 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $218 -23.3% | $2,179 -30.2% |
| 2010 | $284 | $3,123 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,549 -10.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,965 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,965 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $37 | $3,758 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,649 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Carbon Works
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Bennett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Harms Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Western International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Detroit
- 48209
- Carbon Works
- 149 S Forman St
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