Great investment opportunity in Detroit’s Cornerstone Village neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers over 1,300 square feet and has tons of potential for the right investor. The property experienced fire damage and will need a full renovation, but it sits on a solid foundation and provides a great opportunity to add value. Features include a spacious floor plan and a large detached garage that was not affected by the fire. Located in an established neighborhood with many updated and well-maintained homes nearby, this property has strong upside for resale or rental income. Cash buyers only. Sold as-is. Buyer to verify all information (BATVAI).
For sale
$27,000
5117 University Pl, Detroit, MI 48224
3beds
1,336sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$20/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 18 days |
- 470 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Albert Hakim 586-799-8000,
RE/MAX First 586-799-8000
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261045731
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,336 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,336
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 133.69
Details
- Parcel number: W21I077505S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FARMBROOK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $20/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,827
- Annual tax amount: $3,757
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,324/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $27,000-32.5%$20/sqft |
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| 4/12/2026 | Listing removed | $39,990$30/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $39,990-20%$30/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,990-49.5%$37/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listing removed | $98,900$74/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $98,900-0.1%$74/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $99,000-10.8%$74/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $111,000-8.3%$83/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $121,000+130.5%$91/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Listing removed | $750-11.8%$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2017 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 3/11/2016 | Sold | $52,500+31.3%$39/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Sold | $40,000+35.6%$30/sqft |
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| 6/3/2012 | Listing removed | $29,500$22/sqft |
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| 6/18/2011 | Price change | $29,500-1.3%$22/sqft |
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| 12/24/2010 | Price change | $29,900-39.6%$22/sqft |
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| 12/21/2009 | Listed for sale | $49,500+1137.5%$37/sqft |
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| 11/1/2009 | Listing removed | $4,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/26/2009 | Listed for sale | $4,000-93.8%$3/sqft |
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| 9/23/2009 | Listing removed | $65,000$49/sqft |
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| 8/16/2009 | Price change | $65,000-23.5%$49/sqft |
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| 6/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $85,000+277.8%$64/sqft |
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| 3/20/2008 | Sold | $22,500-80.8%$17/sqft |
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| 8/24/2007 | Sold | $117,000+316.4%$88/sqft |
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| 1/31/2007 | Sold | $28,100-76.6%$21/sqft |
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| 7/30/2004 | Sold | $120,000+47.1%$90/sqft |
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| 2/3/2004 | Sold | $81,591$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $53,300 +34.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $39,700 +31.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $30,100 +27% |
| 2022 | -- | $23,700 +11.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $21,300 |
| 2020 | $2,403 +53.8% | $21,300 +18.3% |
| 2019 | $1,563 | $18,000 +17.6% |
| 2018 | $1,563 | $15,300 -2.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $15,700 +26.6% |
| 2016 | $1,972 | $12,400 |
| 2015 | $1,972 +11.5% | $12,400 -29.9% |
| 2013 | $1,769 -10.3% | $17,685 -52.9% |
| 2010 | $1,972 | $37,557 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,801 -14% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,257 |
| 2007 | -- | $53,257 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $617 | $50,481 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $49,011 +33% |
| 2001 | $2,399 +12.2% | $36,858 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $2,138 | $35,715 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cornerstone Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Marquette Elementary-Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10East English Village Preparatory AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Detroit
- 48224
- Cornerstone Village
- 5117 University Pl
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