Welcome to 494 Polk Avenue! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a fantastic opportunity for investors or first-time buyers. The property offers a spacious primary bedroom, a fenced-in backyard. New Furnace and Hot Water Tank. Close to many amenities. Certificate Of Occupancy Available. As-Is Sale. BTVAI
Sold for $40,000
$40,000
494 Polk Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218
2beds
650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$41,200 Zestimate®
$62/sqft
$1,075 Estimated rent
Home value
$41,200
$37,000 - $46,000
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Fenced-in backyardHot water tankSpacious primary bedroomNew furnace
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Listed by:
Sam Bazzy 313-525-5566,
EXP Realty Main
Bought with:
Ben Saab, 6501463094
Keller Williams Legacy
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250024354
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30.00 x 100.00
Details
- Parcel number: 50009010036000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
- Water: Public, Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: River Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $62/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,890
- Annual tax amount: $1,404
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 121 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conv Blend Rt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $40,000$62/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Pending sale | $40,000$62/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Price change | $40,000-18.4%$62/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $49,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $18,200 +30% |
| 2024 | -- | $14,000 +32.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $10,600 +19.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $8,900 +15.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $7,700 |
| 2020 | $721 +4.8% | $7,700 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $688 | $6,900 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $688 | $6,500 -1.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $6,600 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $563 | $6,800 -16% |
| 2015 | $563 -23.6% | $8,100 -41.7% |
| 2013 | $737 +30.9% | $13,900 +1.5% |
| 2012 | $563 | $13,700 -14.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,100 -3.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,700 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,900 -5.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,800 +23.6% |
| 2005 | $366 | $14,400 +7.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,400 +142.9% |
| 2001 | $461 +18.3% | $5,517 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $390 | $5,346 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48218
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- 2/10Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10River Rouge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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