390 Ashland St, Detroit, MI 48215 – Jefferson Chalmers Waterfront Duplex
Rare opportunity to own a waterfront two-family home with approximately 40 feet of canal frontage in Detroit's desirable Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood, known as "Little Venice." Located directly on the Fox Creek Canal, this property offers access to the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair right from your backyard. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and other water activities, or cruise the waterways to nearby dining and entertainment.
Currently configured as a duplex, each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, providing a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property offers excellent potential for an owner-occupant, long-term rental, or investment opportunity. It could also be considered for conversion into a spacious single-family waterfront home. Features include generous room sizes, original hardwood floors, a full basement, finished attic, and front balconies.
Recent improvements include new kitchen flooring in both units (2026), new bathroom vanities and faucets in both units (2026), lower-unit toilet (2024), upper-unit reglazed tub (2026), and fresh neutral paint throughout both units (2026). The upper unit also features luxury vinyl plank flooring in the dining room and new carpet in the living room, hallway, and both bedrooms (2026). The finished attic has also received new carpet (2026).
Additional updates include a newer roof (2021), water heater (2021), furnace (2018), and separate electrical service panels.
Conveniently located just blocks from Jefferson Avenue with easy access to Grosse Pointe, downtown Detroit, dining, shopping, and waterfront recreation. Waterfront living, income potential, and investment opportunity all in one property. 3D tour available.
Buyer to verify all information. Agent owned.
For sale
$209,000
390 Ashland St, Detroit, MI 48215
4beds
2,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$208,600 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days
- 697
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Listed by:
Branden Jenkins 248-943-1156,
Branden Jenkins 248-943-1156
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261065590
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,224
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Awnings, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Canal Access, Canal Front, River Access, Seawall, Waterfront
- Body of water: Fox Creek, Detroit River
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: W21I061904S
- Special conditions: Agent Owned,Short Sale No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public, Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FREUDS FOX CREEK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,339
- Annual tax amount: $1,094
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan,Warranty Deed
Estimated market value
$208,600
$198,000 - $219,000
$1,535/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,000$94/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listing removed | $209,000$94/sqft |
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| 8/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,000-0.5%$94/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listing removed | $210,000$94/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000+48.9%$94/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $141,000+1324.2%$63/sqft |
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| 11/1/2012 | Listing removed | $550 |
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| 10/15/2012 | Listed for rent | $550+10% |
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| 4/26/2011 | Listing removed | $500 |
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| 1/1/2011 | Listed for rent | $500 |
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| 10/1/2009 | Sold | $9,900$4/sqft |
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| 6/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $9,900-87%$4/sqft |
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| 6/6/2008 | Sold | $76,233$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $53,000 +31.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $40,200 +40.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $28,700 +25.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $22,800 +15.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $19,800 |
| 2020 | $960 +4.3% | $19,800 +33.8% |
| 2019 | $921 | $14,800 +5% |
| 2018 | $921 | $14,100 -2.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $14,400 +121.5% |
| 2016 | $1,098 | $6,500 |
| 2015 | $1,098 +41.9% | $6,500 -16% |
| 2013 | $774 -29.5% | $7,740 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $1,098 | $11,346 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $13,836 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,183 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,183 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $125 | $15,339 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,892 |
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