For sale

$60,000

5530 University Pl, Detroit, MI 48224

4beds

1,449sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$41/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Well-maintained 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offering a comfortable and functional layout with durable laminate flooring and hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and ceramic tile in the updated bathroom. This property features an enclosed back porch perfect for additional living to enjoy a morning or evening beverage or storage space, along with a convenient 2-car garage. A solid opportunity for homeowners or investors seeking a move-in-ready property with practical upgrades and long-term value.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 X 9

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 81
Dimensions: 9 X 9

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 X 8

Other

Level: Entry

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 X 12

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 196
Dimensions: 14 X 14

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,449 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,104
Finished area below ground: 345

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: 4,791 Square Feet
Dimensions: 35 x 133.69

Details

Parcel number: W21I077359S
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1939

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: MARSEILLES PARK

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $41/sqft
Tax assessed value: $14,407
Annual tax amount: $2,354
Date on market: 8/18/2026
Cumulative days on market: 1 day
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203K,Va Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,293/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Listed for sale	$60,000-20%$41/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261065678 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Listing removed	$75,000$52/sqft
Source: eXp Realty #20251061287 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Price change	$75,000-16.6%$52/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251061287 Report a problem
1/15/2026	Listed for sale	$89,900$62/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251061287 Report a problem
1/13/2026	Pending sale	$89,900$62/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251061287 Report a problem
12/22/2025	Listed for sale	$89,900+799%$62/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251061287 Report a problem
11/13/2009	Sold	$10,000$7/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$40,400 +34.7%
2024	--	$30,000 +29.3%
2023	--	$23,200 +26.8%
2022	--	$18,300 +11.6%
2021	--	$16,400
2020	$1,579 +53%	$16,400 +18%
2019	$1,032	$13,900 +19.8%
2018	$1,032	$11,600 -2.5%
2017	--	$11,900 -19.6%
2016	$2,305	$14,800
2015	$2,305 +9.3%	$14,800 -29.8%
2013	$2,108 -8.5%	$21,084 -31.8%
2010	$2,305	$30,913 -18%
2009	--	$37,699 -14%
2008	--	$43,836
2007	--	$43,836 +5.5%
2005	$504	$41,551 +3%
2004	--	$40,341 +38.1%
2001	$2,432 +10.1%	$29,205 +3.2%
2000	$2,208	$28,300