Experience the prestige of Detroit’s University District in this magnificent 5-bedroom brick Colonial. Spanning three finished stories, this home offers a perfect blend of historic character and functional space, including a formal dining room, large kitchen, and a cozy finished basement with a custom natural fireplace. The location is unbeatable—enjoy morning walks through Palmer Park or the Detroit Golf Club, and evenings exploring the vibrant Livernois Avenue of Fashion. With 3 full baths and 2 half baths, there is plenty of room for guests or a growing family. Centrally located for easy access to the city's core or suburban amenities. Sold as is. NOTE: TAXES ARE NON-HOMESTEAD.
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
18285 Birchcrest Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
5beds
3,355sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
7,840 Square Feet Lot
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$94/sqft
$2,884 Estimated rent
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Custom natural fireplaceCozy finished basementSpanning three finished storiesFormal dining roomLarge kitchen
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Listed by:
Sam Hantosh 313-561-0900,
RE/MAX Team 2000
Bought with:
Noah Jackson, 6501429651
SimpliHom
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261000729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 4 X 9
Other
- Level: Second
Family room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 16 X 20
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 14 X 27
Heating
- Natural Gas, Space Heater
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,355 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,555
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 158
Details
- Parcel number: W02I003731S
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned,Short Sale No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detectors
- Subdivision: GOLF CLUB ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,672
- Annual tax amount: $21,968
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 413 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Usda Loan,Va Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $315,000-17.1%$94/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Listing removed | $380,000$113/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Price change | $380,000-2.6%$113/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Price change | $390,000-2.5%$116/sqft |
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| 11/25/2024 | Price change | $400,000-4.8%$119/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Price change | $420,000-2.3%$125/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Price change | $430,000-5.5%$128/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Price change | $455,000-5.2%$136/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $480,000+32.5%$143/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Sold | $362,179-8.3%$108/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Price change | $395,000-10.2%$118/sqft |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $440,000+63%$131/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $270,000-1.8%$80/sqft |
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| 5/1/2022 | Pending sale | $275,000$82/sqft |
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| 4/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $275,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $207,500 +20.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $171,800 +3.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $165,800 +21.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $136,800 +12.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $121,700 |
| 2020 | $5,001 +7% | $121,700 +25.1% |
| 2019 | $4,672 | $97,300 +17.8% |
| 2018 | $4,672 | $82,600 +11.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $73,800 -22.5% |
| 2016 | $4,671 | $95,200 +51.6% |
| 2015 | $4,671 -29.3% | $62,800 -5% |
| 2013 | $6,608 +41.5% | $66,082 -28% |
| 2010 | $4,671 | $91,721 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $111,855 -14% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,064 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,064 |
| 2005 | $782 | $130,064 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $126,276 |
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Neighborhood: University District
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