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Sold for $42,000
  • $42,000

    4887 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48204

    3beds
    2,105sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $185,900 Zestimate®
    $20/sqft
    $1,838 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $185,900

    $158,000 - $214,000

    $1,838/mo

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    What's special

    Partially finished basementOpen floor planBreakfast nook
    Opportunity is knocking! Attention investors and handy people this home appears to have good bones and is located on a nice street with other up and coming neighboring homes! Home features a large living room with wood floors that flows into the dining area. THis open floor plan provides a great area for daily living and entertaining. The kitchen has oak cabinets and a breakfast nook. The first floor also has a half bathroom. Moving upstairs there are 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath. Partially finished basement with an additional half bath. The mechanicals aren't installed in the property. This home provides a blank canvas to make your own. Please note this bank owned property required 10 days of marketing before an offer will be accepted.

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    Listed by:

    James D Wellington 586-218-5716,

    RE/MAX First

    Bought with:

    Kenneth F Evans, 6501367910

    Reach Realty Group

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261002908MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 180
    • Dimensions: 15 X 12
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 169
    • Dimensions: 13 X 13
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 168
    • Dimensions: 14 X 12
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 56
    • Dimensions: 8 X 7
    Other
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 30
    • Dimensions: 6 X 5
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 30
    • Dimensions: 6 X 5
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,105 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,414
    • Finished area below ground: 691

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,049 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 35 x 89.91
    Details
    • Parcel number: W14I004565S
    • Special conditions: Real Estate 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
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer At Street
    • Water: Waterat Street

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: RUSSELL WOODS
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Detroit

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $20/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $9,723
    • Annual tax amount: $1,290
    • Date on market: 1/14/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 34 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Exist

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/23/2026Sold$42,000+60.3%$20/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20261002908 Report a problem
    4/10/2025Sold$26,202-20.4%$12/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/23/2025Sold$32,922-46%$16/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/16/2024Listing removed$61,000$29/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240052469 Report a problem
    8/14/2024Price change$61,000-15.3%$29/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240052469 Report a problem
    7/29/2024Price change$72,000-8.9%$34/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240052469 Report a problem
    7/19/2024Listed for sale$79,000$38/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240052469 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $12,200 -3.9%
    2024-- $12,700 +5.8%
    2023-- $12,000 +34.8%
    2022-- $8,900 -21.2%
    2021-- $11,300
    2020$814 +5.1%$11,300 +20.2%
    2019$775 $9,400 +11.9%
    2018$775 $8,400 +9.1%
    2017-- $7,700 -75.9%
    2016$826 $32,000 +300%
    2015$826 -25.6%$8,000 -28%
    2013$1,111 +34.5%$11,105 -30.2%
    2010$826 $15,911 -12%
    2009-- $18,081 -10.5%
    2008-- $20,202
    2007-- $20,202 +5.5%
    2005$125 $19,149 +3%
    2004-- $18,591
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Russell Woods

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