Here is an investment opportunity in Detroit's Core City. 3BR bungalow in need of full rehab. Good candidate to flip or fix up and rent. Verdant block with very few structures. Lots of development happening in this area. Minutes from Corktown, Midtown, Downtown Detroit.
For sale
$40,000
2939 Merrick St, Detroit, MI 48208
3beds
1,081sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$37/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Verdant block
- 149 days
- 152
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin Ness 248-736-1175,
Clyde Realty LLC 313-949-7191,
Alex Lauer 313-974-1830,
Clyde Realty LLC
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261031211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 X 6
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,081 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,081
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 100.62
Details
- Parcel number: W12I000754S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public, Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: GEO H PAINES SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $37/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,332
- Annual tax amount: $1,390
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,435/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $40,000-20%$37/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261031211 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2019 | Sold | $50,000$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $23,000 +32.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $17,400 +12.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $15,500 +103.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $7,600 +8.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $7,000 |
| 2020 | $463 -5.5% | $7,000 +38.9% |
| 2019 | $490 | $5,040 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $490 | $4,700 +4.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $4,500 -61.2% |
| 2016 | $508 | $11,600 +314.3% |
| 2015 | $508 +71.8% | $2,800 -5.3% |
| 2013 | $296 -41.8% | $2,958 -24.6% |
| 2010 | $508 | $3,923 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,458 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $5,154 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,154 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $37 | $4,885 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,743 |
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Neighborhood: Core City
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