For sale

$138,000

221 Philip St, Detroit, MI 48215

4beds

1,450sqft

$1,291/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

5,227 Square Feet Lot

$137,100 Zestimate^®

$95/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to this charming home!! Located in the historic Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood, just steps from the Detroit River and the Fox Creek canal network. Enjoy a nature-filled setting surrounded by waterfront parks like Alfred Brush Ford Park and community projects like Detroit Abloom. Only minutes from the popular Coriander Kitchen and Farm, 3 blocks from Grosse Pointe Park, and just 10–15 minutes from Downtown Detroit. Strategic location with fast access to waterfront living, dining, and main thoroughfares. Freshly painted, with new carpet throughout, and a spacious bedroom on the first floor for added convenience. Move-in ready and ready for its next owner. Schedule your showing today!! All measurements are estimated. Windows have plywood to meet City of Detroit requirements. This property is certified as vacant. Some photos were enhanced to reflect appearance without boards.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 165
Dimensions: 11 X 15

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 120
Dimensions: 15 X 8

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 108
Dimensions: 9 X 12

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 X 12

Other

Level: Second
Area: 42
Dimensions: 7 X 6

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 X 12

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 187
Dimensions: 11 X 17

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 228
Dimensions: 19 X 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,450

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: 5,227 Square Feet
Dimensions: 35 x 148.81

Details

Parcel number: W21I060853S
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: BURTON & FREUDS RIVERSIDE BLVD SUB

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $95/sqft
Tax assessed value: $34,305
Annual tax amount: $4,510
Date on market: 9/11/2026
Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

Estimated market value

$137,100

$130,000 - $144,000

$1,599/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/11/2026	Listed for sale	$138,000+25.5%$95/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261073559 Report a problem
5/2/2023	Sold	$110,000+478.9%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/25/2020	Listing removed	$850$1/sqft
Source: Munoz Realty Inc #2200009824 Report a problem
2/5/2020	Listed for rent	$850$1/sqft
Source: Munoz Realty Inc #2200009824 Report a problem
6/3/2019	Sold	$19,000-79.1%$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/18/2007	Sold	$91,000+647.6%$63/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #355063 Report a problem
10/17/2002	Sold	$12,172$8/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$32,400 +31.2%
2024	--	$24,700 +35%
2023	--	$18,300 +25.3%
2022	--	$14,600 +9.8%
2021	--	$13,300
2020	$2,062 +131.2%	$13,300 +31.7%
2019	$892	$10,100 +20.2%
2018	$892	$8,400 -2.3%
2017	--	$8,600 +17.8%
2016	$1,283	$7,300
2015	$1,283 +48.4%	$7,300 -15.6%
2013	$865 -32.6%	$8,646 -57.5%
2010	$1,283	$20,329 -18%
2009	--	$24,792 -14.5%
2008	--	$28,997 -16.5%
2007	--	$34,747 +5.5%
2005	$400	$32,936 +3%
2004	--	$31,977