For sale

Price cut: $15K (9/21)

$285,000

3980 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48221

3beds

3,333sqft

$2,589/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1951

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$280,600 Zestimate^®

$86/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautifully remodeled brick ranch in Northwest Detroit featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. This inviting home offers an open-concept layout with a fully updated kitchen (2020–2021), porcelain flooring, and a sunken Great Room/Dining combination. Cozy family room/office with a fireplace and shelving. The baths were updated in 2020–2021, lovely custom lighting, newer flooring, and the finished basement provides a versatile flex space, a theatre room with a full bath and dry bar for entertaining. The lower level also offers a custom closet that you will love! Enjoy the backyard with a patio and fence that creates a private setting for summer gatherings, and the side 2-car garage offers both convenience and privacy, making this move-in-ready home an exceptional find in a desirable location. Close to schools. Exclude chandelier in the family room area and two fixtures in the basement bar area.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 140
Dimensions: 14 X 10

Primary bathroom

Level: Entry
Area: 72
Dimensions: 8 X 9

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 X 8

Other

Level: Basement
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8 X 7

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 104
Dimensions: 13 X 8

Family room

Level: Entry
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 X 11

Flex room

Level: Basement
Area: 252
Dimensions: 18 X 14

Great room

Level: Entry
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 X 12

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Media room

Level: Basement
Area: 315
Dimensions: 21 X 15

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Attic Fan, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave

Features

Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,333 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,733
Finished area below ground: 1,600

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage Faces Rear
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Dimensions: 54 x 149
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: W16I009003S
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Basement, Poured
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1951
Major remodel year: 2020

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $86/sqft
Tax assessed value: $30,449
Annual tax amount: $2,822
Date on market: 5/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 126 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$280,600

$267,000 - $295,000

$2,552/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/21/2026	Price change	$285,000-5%$86/sqft
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7/21/2026	Price change	$299,999-6.2%$90/sqft
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7/9/2026	Price change	$319,900+6.7%$96/sqft
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6/8/2026	Pending sale	$299,900$90/sqft
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5/20/2026	Price change	$299,900-14.1%$90/sqft
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5/13/2026	Price change	$348,999-0.3%$105/sqft
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5/7/2026	Listed for sale	$350,000+250%$105/sqft
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5/29/2020	Sold	$100,000$30/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$66,000 +29.4%
2024	--	$51,000 +11.4%
2023	--	$45,800 +19.6%
2022	--	$38,300 +16.4%
2021	--	$32,900
2020	$3,634 +85.2%	$32,900 +31.1%
2019	$1,962	$25,100 +16.2%
2018	$1,962	$21,600 +10.8%
2017	--	$19,500 -52.1%
2016	$3,344	$40,700 +24.5%
2015	$3,344 -20.4%	$32,700 -28%
2013	$4,202 +25.7%	$45,396 -28%
2010	$3,344	$63,009 -18%
2009	--	$76,840 -14.5%
2008	--	$89,871 -5%
2007	--	$94,601 +5.5%
2005	$421	$89,669 +3%
2004	--	$87,057