Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home in highly desirable McDowell sub, Detroit's best kept secret just north of Bagley, just steps away from prestigious Van Antwerp Park. Huge opportunity for value gain! This home is in immaculate condition and includes a 5 star tenant paying $1,100/mo. The property manager said this is one of the best tenants you could have, and the home is truly immaculate for the price point. There is a newer central air unit out back and the home has been tastefully updated throughout. Full partially finished basement includes a full bath with a nice, functional shower. The backyard is fully privacy fenced. So much more with this house, hurry and write your offer now! Tenant is to stay in the property. Clear title with warranty deed and title insurance. Buyer to verify all information, taxes, room sizes, etc. Buyer to pay 495 compliance to list office.
For sale
Price cut: $8K (7/7)
$100,000
19491 Ilene St, Detroit, MI 48221
3beds
1,605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$96,900 Zestimate®
$62/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full partially finished basementTastefully updated throughoutNewer central air unitImmaculate condition
- 112 days |
- 382 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lawrence Else 313-315-3215,
Realtyflo Inc 313-466-7253
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261030902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Features
- Basement: Bath Stubbed,Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,255
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, No Garage, Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Exterior features: Awnings
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 118.02
Details
- Parcel number: W16I040536S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: BLENHEIM FOREST SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $62/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $38,192
- Annual tax amount: $3,074
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Warranty Deed
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$96,900
Estimated sales range
$92,000 - $102,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $100,000-7.4%$62/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $108,000-6.1%$67/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $115,000-8%$72/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000+108.3%$78/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2021 | Sold | $60,000+106.9%$37/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Sold | $29,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $50,800 +24.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $40,700 +21.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $33,600 +30.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $25,800 +22.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $21,100 |
| 2020 | $2,214 +53.7% | $21,100 +25.6% |
| 2019 | $1,441 | $16,800 +16.7% |
| 2018 | $1,441 | $14,400 +5.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $13,600 -42.1% |
| 2016 | $1,293 | $23,500 +56.7% |
| 2015 | $1,293 -30.3% | $15,000 -36.4% |
| 2013 | $1,855 +43.5% | $23,582 -24.6% |
| 2010 | $1,293 | $31,273 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,538 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $41,565 |
| 2007 | -- | $41,565 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $186 | $39,398 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $38,250 |
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Neighborhood: McDowell
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Vernor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Mumford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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