Sold

$40,000

5220 University Pl, Detroit, MI 48224

2beds

1,001sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$40,200 Zestimate^®

$40/sqft

$1,080 Estimated rent

Home value

$40,200

$37,000 - $43,000

$1,080/mo

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What's special

Huge double lot

Great investment property set on a huge double lot, A huge double lot right next door is a separate parcel that can be purchased as a package to develop, put a tiny home, container home, extend, fence in or grow a garden, the possiblities are endless. Entertaining at home would be epic! Can be sold as a pakage or solo. MLS 25053085 Will entertain all reasonable offers. Probate property subject to court approval. Motion has already been filed, just need an offer.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Primary bathroom

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Michigan Basement
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,001
Total interior livable area: 1,001 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 0.15

Details

Parcel number: 21077344.

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $40/sqft
Tax assessed value: $15,850
Annual tax amount: $1,408
Date on market: 2/10/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/11/2026	Sold	$40,000+14.3%$40/sqft
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1/30/2020	Sold	$35,000+293.3%$35/sqft
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4/30/2009	Sold	$8,900-45.6%$9/sqft
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5/16/2008	Sold	$16,362-55.8%$16/sqft
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4/11/2003	Sold	$37,000+85%$37/sqft
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7/19/1995	Sold	$20,000$20/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$33,400 +34.1%
2024	--	$24,900 +46.5%
2023	--	$17,000 +25.9%
2022	--	$13,500 +10.7%
2021	--	$12,200
2020	$436 -43.7%	$12,200 +17.3%
2019	$774	$10,400 +18.2%
2018	$774	$8,800 -2.2%
2017	--	$9,000 +28.6%
2016	$1,255	$7,000
2015	$1,255 +21.1%	$7,000 -32.4%
2013	$1,036 -17.4%	$10,362 -31.8%
2010	$1,255	$15,192 -18%
2009	--	$18,527 -14%
2008	--	$21,543
2007	--	$21,543 +4.9%
2005	--	$20,539 +3%
2004	--	$19,941 +73.6%
2001	$956 +10.1%	$11,485 +3.2%
2000	$868	$11,129