Detroit Land Bank Authority opportunity in the sought-after Virginia Park neighborhood! This historic home is ready for a complete renovation and offers endless potential for investors, developers, or owner-occupants looking to restore a classic Detroit property. Ideally located just minutes from New Center, Midtown, the Motown Museum, Henry Ford Hospital, Wayne State University, and Downtown Detroit. The surrounding area continues to experience significant residential redevelopment, new investment, and neighborhood revitalization while maintaining its historic character. Convenient access to major freeways, public transit, parks, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions makes this an exceptional opportunity to invest in one of Detroit's growing communities. Purchaser to comply with all Detroit Land Bank Authority requirements. Sold as-is.
Located in an area experiencing continued residential investment and revitalization Purchaser to verify all
measurements, zoning, and development requirements. DLBA Disclosure: DLBA is entitled to a tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to
transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatements that are otherwise available to the
selected purchaser. DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such
requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development proforma and effect of any tax abatement on the purchase and
development financing.
Foreclosure
$18,000
1544 W Philadelphia St, Detroit, MI 48206
3beds
1,172sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$15/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 70 days
- 1,114
- 82
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erick Monzo 586-210-3350,
Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes 586-541-4000
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261058296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,172 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,172
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 98.03
Details
- Parcel number: W06I001960S
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned,Short Sale No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: HOME SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $15/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,674
- Annual tax amount: $1,143
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,563/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $11,700 +27.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $9,200 +13.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $8,100 +32.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $6,100 +15.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $5,300 |
| 2020 | $755 +52.3% | $5,300 +47.2% |
| 2019 | $496 | $3,600 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $496 | $3,100 +6.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $2,900 -74.6% |
| 2016 | $672 | $11,400 +54.1% |
| 2015 | $672 +14.9% | $7,400 -27.6% |
| 2013 | $585 -12.9% | $10,226 -30.2% |
| 2010 | $672 | $14,652 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,650 -10.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,603 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,603 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $59 | $17,633 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,119 |
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