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For sale
$284,900
281 E Palmer St #7, Detroit, MI 48202
1beds
1,128sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2007
-- sqft lot
$278,900 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$350/mo HOA
What's special
- 54 days |
- 141 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Parsons 248-933-3335,
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham 248-850-8632
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261036801
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 X 7
Flex room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 6 X 10
Heating
- ENERGYSTAR Qualified Furnace Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Entrance Foyer, ENERGYSTAR Qualified Light Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Windows: Egress Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,128
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Alley Access, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Grounds Maintenance, Lighting, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
Details
- Parcel number: W01I001560S001
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Utility Smart Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Subdivision: WAYNE COUNTY CONDO PLAN 916 ART CENTER TOWN & CARRIAGE H
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $350 monthly
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,779
- Annual tax amount: $1,640
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
$278,900
$265,000 - $293,000
$1,321/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900$253/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261036801 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $93,200 +10.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $84,500 -39.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $140,700 -18.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $173,000 -1.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $175,900 |
| 2020 | $809 -7.4% | $175,900 +44.4% |
| 2019 | $874 | $121,800 +27% |
| 2018 | $874 | $95,900 |
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Neighborhood: Art Center
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Golightly Education CenterGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Southeastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
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