Fully Renovated 4-Bedroom Home Near Chandler Park ! Don’t miss your opportunity to own this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home that blends original Detroit character with modern updates and spacious living. Thoughtfully converted from its original two-unit layout into a spacious single-family residence, the renovation was designed to preserve the character and craftsmanship of the home rather than remove it. Original architectural details, including the beautiful coved ceilings, were retained while select areas were opened to create a more comfortable and functional flow. Inside, you’ll find an exceptional floor plan featuring a large living room, formal dining room, separate family room, and dedicated office/flex space—providing plenty of room for entertaining, working from home, or simply spreading out. The home has been extensively updated with a beautiful new kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, modern lighting, and quality finishes throughout. The result is a home that feels fresh and modern while still maintaining the charm and personality that makes older Detroit homes special. Property Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathroom, Spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Large Family Room Dedicated Office/Flex Space, Thoughtfully Renovated Throughout, Brand-New Kitchen, Beautifully Remodeled Bathrooms, Original Coved Ceilings & Architectural Character, Converted into a Spacious Single-Family Home, Just 2 Blocks from Chandler Park, Minutes from Grosse Pointe & Downtown Detroit And the location is hard to beat. Just two blocks away, Chandler Park offers the Family Aquatic Center, playground, public golf course, strolling areas, sports fields, and expansive green space. Conveniently located near Grosse Pointe, Downtown Detroit, shopping, restaurants, schools, and major freeways, this home offers a wonderful combination of space, character, recreation, and convenience.
For sale
$189,000
5537 Drexel St, Detroit, MI 48213
4beds
1,613sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$182,500 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 46 days
- 358
- 69
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Minerick 888-400-2513,
HomeCoin.com 888-400-2513
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50219239
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Second Flr Full Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Block,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,419
- Total interior livable area: 1,613 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,613
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 45
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3484
- Features: City Lot, Platted, Sidewalks, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 21050777.
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Parkside Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $18,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,707
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$182,500
$173,000 - $192,000
$1,622/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000+285.7%$117/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $49,000+640.7%$30/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Sold | $6,615-66.9%$4/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Pending sale | $20,000$12/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $20,000$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $18,800 +22.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $15,400 +23.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $12,500 +56.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $8,000 -7% |
| 2021 | -- | $8,600 |
| 2020 | $783 +5% | $8,600 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $745 | $7,800 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $745 | $7,400 -1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $7,500 -36.4% |
| 2016 | $909 | $11,800 |
| 2015 | $909 -9.3% | $11,800 -14.2% |
| 2013 | $1,003 +10.3% | $13,759 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $909 | $20,172 -12.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,992 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $26,580 |
| 2007 | -- | $26,580 |
| 2005 | -- | $26,580 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,806 |
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Neighborhood: Chandler Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Detroit City School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







