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    • Price cut: $10K (6/17)
    $134,000

    16863 Birwood St, Detroit, MI 48221

    3beds
    1,877sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $130,700 Zestimate®
    $71/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    This inviting, move-in-ready single-family residence comes with plenty of updates. Flooded with natural light from the bay windows, the living room features new flooring and a lovely fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with Shaker-style cabinets, new countertops and backsplash. A first-floor half bath adds convenience, and the second level offers three nicely sized bedrooms, a spacious full bathroom and a second-story balcony with awning. Updates include the kitchen, PEX plumbing, windows, flooring, electrical, and much more. The home offers plentiful storage, including closets and a two-car garage.
    68 days
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    401
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    42
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Bill Swanson 313-506-5471,

    O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC 313-963-9891

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261033087MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 130
      • Dimensions: 10 X 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 150
      • Dimensions: 10 X 15
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 10 X 11
      Other
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 42
      • Dimensions: 6 X 7
      Other
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 15
      • Dimensions: 3 X 5
      Dining room
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 154
      • Dimensions: 11 X 14
      Kitchen
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 165
      • Dimensions: 11 X 15
      Living room
      • Level: Entry
      • Area: 228
      • Dimensions: 19 X 12
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,877 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,527
      • Finished area below ground: 350

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 35 x 114.53
      Details
      • Parcel number: W16I042449S
      • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Basement, Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1939
      • Major remodel year: 2024

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: PALMER BLVD HEIGHTS
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Detroit

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $71/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $42,868
      • Annual tax amount: $3,918
      • Date on market: 5/12/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 68 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

        Estimated market value

        $130,700

        $124,000 - $137,000

        $1,420/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/17/2026Price change$134,000-6.9%$71/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261033087 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Listed for sale$144,000+23.6%$77/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261033087 Report a problem
        12/23/2025Listing removed$116,500$62/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251043882 Report a problem
        12/12/2025Price change$116,500-0.9%$62/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251043882 Report a problem
        11/6/2025Price change$117,500-0.8%$63/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251043882 Report a problem
        10/11/2025Listed for sale$118,500-20.5%$63/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251043882 Report a problem
        10/13/2022Listed for rent$1,375$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 Report a problem
        8/31/2022Listing removed--
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        6/24/2022Listed for rent$1,375$1/sqft
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        5/19/2022Sold$149,000+38%$79/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/21/2021Sold$108,000-6.1%$58/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/15/2021Pending sale$115,000$61/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #2210091382 Report a problem
        12/1/2021Contingent$115,000$61/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #2210091382 Report a problem
        11/1/2021Listed for sale$115,000$61/sqft
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        11/1/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Realcomp II #2210048006 Report a problem
        9/21/2021Price change$115,000-4.1%$61/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #2210048006 Report a problem
        6/25/2021Listed for sale$119,900+274.7%$64/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #2210048006 Report a problem
        3/9/2021Sold$32,000+6.7%$17/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/4/2018Listing removed$30,000$16/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Central #31335077 Report a problem
        11/20/2017Listed for sale$30,000$16/sqft
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        11/10/2017Pending sale$30,000$16/sqft
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        11/9/2017Listed for sale$30,000+25%$16/sqft
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        10/21/2008Sold$24,000-71.9%$13/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #132831 Report a problem
        6/22/2007Sold$85,531$46/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $49,500 +25%
        2024-- $39,600 +25.7%
        2023-- $31,500 +25%
        2022-- $25,200 +16.7%
        2021-- $21,600
        2020$2,214 +53.7%$21,600 +26.3%
        2019$1,441 $17,100 +12.5%
        2018$1,441 $15,200 +11.8%
        2017-- $13,600 -64.3%
        2016$2,303 $38,100 +74%
        2015$2,303 -16%$21,900 -20.1%
        2013$2,741 +19%$27,412 -31.8%
        2010$2,303 $40,189 -18%
        2009-- $49,011 -13%
        2008-- $56,334
        2007-- $56,334 +5.5%
        2005$288 $53,397 +3%
        2004-- $51,842
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Fitzgerald

        Getting around

        65 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        45 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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