For sale

Price cut: $5K (10/12)

$75,000

5260 University Pl, Detroit, MI 48224

3beds

954sqft

$702/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$79/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to 5260 University — a move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home. This property is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer looking for an affordable home with room to build equity or an investor seeking to add a solid single-family property to their portfolio. Featuring three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a move-in-ready condition, this home offers the convenience of getting started without taking on a major renovation project. Whether you're ready to stop renting and become a homeowner or looking for your next investment opportunity, this property deserves a closer look. BATVAI. Broker owns this property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 70
Dimensions: 7 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8 X 7

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8 X 7

Primary bathroom

Level: Entry
Width: 3

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 X 5

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 954 sqft
Finished area above ground: 954

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One And One Half
Stories: 1.5
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 48 x 133.69

Details

Parcel number: W21I077348S
Special conditions: Agent Owned,Short Sale No

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Asphalt
Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1939

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: $79/sqft
Tax assessed value: $11,861
Annual tax amount: $2,429
Date on market: 8/31/2026
Cumulative days on market: 43 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,269/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/12/2026	Price change	$75,000-6.3%$79/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261066574 Report a problem
9/15/2026	Price change	$80,000-5.9%$84/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261066574 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$85,000$89/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261066574 Report a problem
11/20/2012	Listing removed	$700$1/sqft
Source: Banjo Management Group LLC Report a problem
9/30/2012	Listed for rent	$700$1/sqft
Source: Banjo Management Group LLC Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$31,200 +33.9%
2024	--	$23,300 +28.7%
2023	--	$18,100 +26.6%
2022	--	$14,300 +10.9%
2021	--	$12,900
2020	$1,602 +53.4%	$12,900 +18.3%
2019	$1,044	$10,900 +17.2%
2018	$1,044	$9,300 -1.1%
2017	--	$9,400 -23%
2016	$1,732	$12,200
2015	$1,732 +53.8%	$12,200 -29.9%
2013	$1,126 -35%	$17,400 -40.2%
2010	$1,732	$29,077 -18%
2009	--	$35,460 -14%
2008	--	$41,232
2007	--	$41,232 +5.5%
2005	$346	$39,082 +3%
2004	--	$37,944 +47%
2001	$1,680 +12.2%	$25,816 +3.2%
2000	$1,497	$25,016