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  • $255,500

    5069 Kensington Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

    3beds
    2,403sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $255,500 Zestimate®
    $106/sqft
    $1,820 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $255,500

    $233,000 - $281,000

    $1,820/mo

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    What's special

    Decorative fireplaceUnfinished basementTons of parking spaceRemote door openerFenced-in backyardHalf bathRecessed lights

    Vintage charm and character abound in this beautiful brick colonial in East English Village on one of the best blocks of one of the best streets on the east side of Detroit. With a little bit of work, this diamond in the rough could be worth >$300,000! The 3 bedroom, 2 full and one half bath, 1,903 sqft home features some incredibly rare characteristics at this price point: multi-width pegged hardwood flooring in the living room and dining room, picture frame border w/ inlay design, stained and leaded glass w/ abundant natural light throughout, recessed lights and sconces on walls and ceilings, ceiling-height cabinets and original icebox/refrigerator in kitchen, plaster and wood trim detail and moulding throughout, frieze over decorative fireplace in basement. Large bathroom upstairs w/ tub and shower stall; half bath by back door on first floor; full bath w/ shower stall in basement. Breakfast nook off kitchen. Natural wood-burning fireplace in living room. Unfinished basement w/ 972 sqft of additional space below-grade. Two car detached garage w/ remote door opener, storage shelves. Deep lot (40’x160’) w/ fenced-in backyard; tons of parking space on concrete driveway in excellent condition. Radiant heat w/ older boiler. Newer, commercial grade water heater manufactured 12/2019. Located 400 ft from East Warren Avenue near the focal point of the $8.2M streetscape makeover and commercial corridor revitalization efforts (centered on “The Ribbon at East English Village” new mixed-use development). Easy access to I-94 + all of Metro Detroit.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Listed by:

    Ryan Lally 313-288-0434,

    KW Grosse Pointe,

    Marianne Mouton 586-489-8516,

    KW Grosse Pointe

    Bought with:

    Desiree Williams, 6501447172

    Front Page Properties

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20230035095MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,403 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,903
    • Finished area below ground: 500

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40.00 x 160.00
    Details
    • Parcel number: W21I072993S
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Basement, Poured
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS SUB (PLATS)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Detroit

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $106/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $99,700
    • Date on market: 5/15/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 9 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Covenant Deed,FHA 203K,Trade 1031 Exchange,Va Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2023Sold$185,000+5.7%$77/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230035095 Report a problem
    6/4/2023Pending sale$175,000$73/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230035095 Report a problem
    5/15/2023Listed for sale$175,000$73/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230035095 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $99,700 +25.7%
    2024-- $79,300 +31.1%
    2023-- $60,500 +62.6%
    2022-- $37,200 +4.2%
    2021-- $35,700
    2020$120 --
    2019$120 --
    2018$120 $22,000
    2017-- --
    2016$2,620 $34,300
    2015$2,620 -31.3%$34,300 -10%
    2013$3,812 +45.5%$38,122 -28%
    2010$2,620 $52,913 -18%
    2009-- $64,528 -14%
    2008-- $75,033 -3.5%
    2007-- $77,754 +5.5%
    2005$420 $73,700 +3%
    2004-- $71,553 +128.1%
    2001$2,042 +12.2%$31,366 +3.2%
    2000$1,819 $30,394
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    Neighborhood: East English Village

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