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Sold for $163,000
  • $163,000

    5025 Somerset Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

    3beds
    1,772sqft
    Duplex
    Built in 1929
    -- sqft lot
    $168,800 Zestimate®
    $92/sqft
    $1,044 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $168,800

    $152,000 - $187,000

    $1,044/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 5025 Somerset, a fully renovated, vacant duplex nestled in one of Detroit’s resurging neighborhoods. It's perfect for first-time buyers looking to house hack or investors seeking strong cash flow from day one. This property has been completely upgraded in 2024-2025, offering peace of mind with all major systems modernized: New roof New PVC plumbing and updated electrical New furnace and hot water tank (to be installed prior to appraisal) Brand-new appliances in both units (refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave) Each unit is move-in ready: Upper Unit – 1 bedroom, projected rent: $750/mo Lower Unit – 2 bedrooms, projected rent: $1,250/mo Estimated Total monthly income: $2,000 With low estimated expenses—currently estimated property taxes are around $3,500 annually and a projected mortgage of around $1,600/mo—this property delivers an estimated CAP rate of 9.6% (based on projected net income), making it a prime buy-and-hold or house-hack opportunity. Additional highlights: Privacy fence for added security and outdoor enjoyment Located minutes from Downtown Detroit, major freeways, and local shopping, Vacant and ready for immediate occupancy or lease-up Whether you’re an investor looking to expand your portfolio or a first-time homebuyer ready to build equity, Somerset checks all the boxes. Schedule your tour today and lock in your next income-producing asset.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Elijah Cook 313-694-6970,

    KW Metro,

    Dashayla Walker 248-288-3500,

    KW Metro

    Bought with:

    Danielle L Strozeski, 6502432161

    Star Valley Realty LLC

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251003378MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,772

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Back Yard
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40 x 120
    Details
    • Parcel number: 21067519
    • Zoning description: Residential
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Duplex
    • Property subtype: Duplex
    Materials
    • Brick, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: EAST DETROIT DEV COS 3
    Location
    • Region: Detroit

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $92/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $31,700
    • Annual tax amount: $3,567
    • Date on market: 6/2/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/11/2026Listing removed$900$1/sqft
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    4/15/2026Listed for rent$900-14.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/6/2025Listing removed$1,050$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    9/12/2025Listed for rent$1,050+50%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/4/2025Sold$163,000-6.8%$92/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251003378 Report a problem
    7/16/2025Pending sale$174,900$99/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251003378 Report a problem
    6/2/2025Listed for sale$174,900+503.1%$99/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251003378 Report a problem
    4/12/2024Sold$29,000-27.5%$16/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230101357 Report a problem
    3/4/2024Pending sale$40,000$23/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230101357 Report a problem
    2/21/2024Price change$40,000-11.1%$23/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230101357 Report a problem
    12/21/2023Pending sale$45,000$25/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230101357 Report a problem
    12/3/2023Listed for sale$45,000-10%$25/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230101357 Report a problem
    11/28/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Realcomp II #20230052864 Report a problem
    11/9/2023Price change$50,000-16.7%$28/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230052864 Report a problem
    10/21/2023Price change$60,000-13%$34/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230052864 Report a problem
    8/29/2023Price change$69,000-8%$39/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230052864 Report a problem
    7/13/2023Listed for sale$75,000-16.6%$42/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230052864 Report a problem
    1/14/2020Listing removed$700
    Source: Trust Property Management LLC Report a problem
    11/22/2019Listed for rent$700
    Source: Trust Property Management LLC Report a problem
    10/6/2019Listing removed$700
    Source: Trust Realty LLC #219068855 Report a problem
    10/3/2019Sold$89,900+80.5%$51/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/2/2019Listed for rent$700-6.7%
    Source: Trust Realty LLC #219068855 Report a problem
    8/3/2019Listing removed$750+7.1%
    Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
    7/13/2019Price change$700-6.7%
    Source: Trust Realty LLC #219068855 Report a problem
    6/4/2019Listed for rent$750+7.1%
    Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
    10/30/2018Listing removed$700
    Source: Trust Property Management, LLC Report a problem
    10/26/2018Listed for rent$700
    Source: Trust Property Management, LLC Report a problem
    10/11/2018Listing removed$49,800-41.4%$28/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Curran & Oberski #218039999 Report a problem
    12/22/2005Sold$85,000$48/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $31,700 +27.3%
    2024-- $24,900 +18.6%
    2023-- $21,000 +16.7%
    2022-- $18,000 +7.8%
    2021-- $16,700
    2020$938 -31.7%$16,700 +11.3%
    2019$1,373 $15,000 +14.5%
    2018$1,373 $13,100 +7.4%
    2017-- $12,200 -12.2%
    2016$2,173 $13,900
    2015$2,173 +16.1%$13,900 -25.7%
    2013$1,872 -13.9%$18,715 -31.8%
    2010$2,173 $27,438 -18%
    2009-- $33,461 -13%
    2008-- $38,461
    2007-- $38,461 +5.5%
    2005$164 $36,456 +3%
    2004-- $35,394
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Morningside

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