For sale

$149,900

17447 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI 48122

3beds

1,172sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$147,300 Zestimate^®

$128/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fully fenced yardAdditional family roomFormal dining spacePatio area

Great Opportunity in Melvindale! Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch located in a desirable area of Melvindale. Offering solid bones and plenty of potential, this home is perfect for a first time home buyer looking to build equity or an investor searching for their next opportunity. Inside, you'll find a spacious eat in kitchen with formal dining space, plus an additional family room that could easily serve as a home office, playroom, or even a potential 4th bedroom. Outside features a fully fenced yard, patio area, and a 2 car garage. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, major expressways, Downtown Detroit, and Metro Airport. With a little cosmetic updating, this home has the potential to truly shine. Whether you're looking for your first home or your next investment, this is one worth seeing. BTVAI

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 X 9

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 77
Dimensions: 11 X 7

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 X 10

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 64
Dimensions: 8 X 8

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 77
Dimensions: 11 X 7

Family room

Level: Entry
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 X 11

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 X 12

Laundry

Level: Entry
Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 X 7

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,172 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,172

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevel
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Dimensions: 42 x 109

Details

Parcel number: 47008010036000
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
Water: Community, Waterat Street

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: BLAST FURNACE SUB

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Melvindale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $128/sqft
Tax assessed value: $75,500
Annual tax amount: $4,258
Date on market: 5/29/2026
Cumulative days on market: 37 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

Estimated market value

$147,300

$140,000 - $155,000

$1,748/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/29/2026	Listed for sale	$149,900+7.1%$128/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261039318 Report a problem
2/29/2024	Sold	$140,000+0.1%$119/sqft
Source: MichRIC #24011862 Report a problem
1/27/2024	Pending sale	$139,900$119/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50131909 Report a problem
1/24/2024	Listed for sale	$139,900+7.7%$119/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50131909 Report a problem
10/11/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
9/24/2022	Listed for sale	$129,900$111/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
9/23/2022	Pending sale	$129,900$111/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
8/31/2022	Price change	$129,900-7.1%$111/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
8/27/2022	Pending sale	$139,900$119/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
8/19/2022	Listed for sale	$139,900+55.4%$119/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20221032024 Report a problem
12/11/2020	Sold	$90,000$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$58,400 +10.4%
2024	--	$52,900 +12.3%
2023	--	$47,100 +12.7%
2022	--	$41,800 +5.6%
2021	--	$39,600
2020	$1,898 +12.9%	$39,600 +21.1%
2019	$1,681	$32,700 +20.7%
2018	$1,681	$27,100 -2.5%
2017	--	$27,800 +4.5%
2016	$1,087	$26,600 +9.5%
2015	$1,087 -53.9%	$24,300 -2%
2013	$2,360 +117.2%	$24,800 +1.6%
2012	$1,087	$24,400 -32%
2010	--	$35,900 -18.8%
2009	--	$44,200 -19.2%
2008	--	$54,700 -11.9%
2007	--	$62,100 +16.3%
2003	--	$53,400 +81.5%
2001	$1,520 +6%	$29,425 +3.2%
2000	$1,433	$28,513

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