Sold

$195,000

4489 Kensington Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

3beds

1,876sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1929

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$199,300 Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$1,674 Estimated rent

Home value

$199,300

$181,000 - $217,000

$1,674/mo

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What's special

Deep backyard

Classic East English Village charm at a new price point that reflects real value. This 1876 sq ft brick Colonial offers 3 spacious bedrooms with 1 full bath, 2 half baths, a fireplace, & long term character that shows. The home has plumbing updated to the street, wiring ready for central AC on both floors, & a full security system in place. The deep backyard gives plenty of room to create your own outdoor vision even without a garage. The property needs modernization which opens the door for buyers who want to build equity in a strong neighborhood. The sellers are fully engaged at $185k & ready to look at serious offers. Minutes from Belle Isle, the Riverwalk, & local favorites like Sister Pie. Tour it, see the potential, & make your move.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 234
Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00

Bathroom 1

Level: Upper
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00

Bathroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00

Den

Level: Main
Area: 96
Dimensions: 12.00 x 8.00

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 221
Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00

Heating

Steam

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Michigan Basement
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,876
Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 160.21

Details

Parcel number: 21073017.

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1929

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $21,085
Annual tax amount: $4,068
Date on market: 12/6/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/18/2026	Sold	$195,000+5.4%$104/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
1/13/2026	Pending sale	$185,000$99/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
12/6/2025	Listed for sale	$185,000$99/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
12/1/2025	Pending sale	$185,000$99/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
11/15/2025	Price change	$185,000-15.9%$99/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
8/16/2025	Listed for sale	$220,000-10.2%$117/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25041675 Report a problem
8/7/2025	Listing removed	$245,000$131/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25025158 Report a problem
6/17/2025	Price change	$245,000-5.8%$131/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25025158 Report a problem
6/6/2025	Listed for sale	$260,000+312.7%$139/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25025158 Report a problem
6/21/2017	Sold	$63,000-10%$34/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/17/2017	Pending sale	$70,000$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
4/8/2017	Listed for sale	$70,000$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
3/2/2017	Listing removed	$70,000$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
1/6/2017	Listed for sale	$70,000$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
8/8/2016	Pending sale	$70,000$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
7/19/2016	Price change	$70,000-17.6%$37/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #31295474 Report a problem
6/28/2016	Listed for sale	$84,900+8390%$45/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First St Clair Shores #31295474 Report a problem
9/16/2015	Listing removed	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Realcomp II Ltd #215088377 Report a problem
8/16/2015	Listed for sale	$1,000-93.3%$1/sqft
Source: Realcomp II Ltd #215088377 Report a problem
2/3/2015	Sold	$15,000$8/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/8/2015	Listed for sale	$15,000$8/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First #215001650 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$82,500 +27.3%
2024	--	$64,800 +37%
2023	--	$47,300 +54.6%
2022	--	$30,600 +12.9%
2021	--	$27,100
2020	$1,015 -42.1%	$27,100 +30.9%
2019	$1,753	$20,700 +18.3%
2018	$1,753	$17,500 +17.4%
2017	--	$14,900 -47.3%
2016	$2,452	$28,300
2015	$2,452 -37.7%	$28,300 -28.1%
2013	$3,935 +60.5%	$39,349 -28%
2010	$2,452	$54,615 -18%
2009	--	$66,604 -14%
2008	--	$77,446 -5%
2007	--	$81,522 +5.5%
2005	$411	$77,272 +3%
2004	--	$75,021