Brick colonial in the Petoskey-Otsego neighborhood with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and over 1,500 sq. ft. of living space. Property has fire damage and requires a full renovation, offering investors a chance to restore a classic Detroit home. Spacious layout with original character still intact.
Located minutes from Downtown Detroit, this home sits on a spacious lot with strong neighborhood potential. Recent sales of renovated homes in the area suggest an ARV in the $215k+ range, depending on finishes and scope of work.
For sale
$30,000
3736 Columbus St, Detroit, MI 48206
3beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$19/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 23 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Arianna Lee 313-401-9190,
National Realty Centers, Inc 248-468-1444,
Ryan Donahue 734-377-3203,
National Realty Centers, Inc
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261064421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Entry
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 x 107
Details
- Parcel number: 14002594
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
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: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: HOLDEN & MURRAYS 2ND SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $19/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $16,275
- Annual tax amount: $1,652
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203K,Warranty Deed
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,437/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $30,000-7.7%$19/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $32,500$20/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $32,500-5.8%$20/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $34,500$22/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $34,500$22/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $34,500-1.4%$22/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $35,000+386.1%$22/sqft |
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| 10/4/2022 | Sold | $7,200-10%$5/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Pending sale | $8,000$5/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Price change | $8,000-55.6%$5/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Price change | $18,000-28%$11/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $25,000+23.2%$16/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Sold | $20,300$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $19,100 +23.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $15,500 +26% |
| 2023 | -- | $12,300 +32.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $9,300 -16.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $11,100 |
| 2020 | $1,355 +53.2% | $11,100 +26.1% |
| 2019 | $884 | $8,800 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $884 | $7,600 +4.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $7,300 -50.7% |
| 2016 | $973 | $14,800 -4.5% |
| 2015 | $973 -1.9% | $15,500 -28% |
| 2013 | $992 +2% | $21,525 -30.2% |
| 2010 | $973 | $30,841 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,047 -10.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $39,159 |
| 2007 | -- | $39,159 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $99 | $37,118 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,037 |
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Neighborhood: Petosky-Otsego
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thirkell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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