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Sold for $165,000
  • $165,000

    6039 Kensington Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

    5beds
    1,888sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $202,900 Zestimate®
    $87/sqft
    $2,042 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $202,900

    $185,000 - $221,000

    $2,042/mo

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    What's special

    Classic East English Village Tudor w/ great curb appeal! One of the best deals in the neighborhood, this 5 bedroom, 2.1 bath, 1888 sqft, 3-story home on a large 40’x160’ lot is move-in ready for less than $100/sqft! Brand new kitchen and bathroom in May 2024! Freshly painted and overhauled exterior. Refinished traditional oak floors throughout plus wide-plank wood in kitchen. Original coved plaster ceilings, wood trim detail and moulding throughout, some original doors and hardware still intact. Large living room w/ faux fireplace and original hearth overlooks the front porch and catches the morning sun. Brand new kitchen finished May 2024 w/ ample cupboard, drawer, and counter space; double sink w/ gooseneck pull-down faucet; low-profile overhead LED lights. Formal dining room connects to the family room / home office, which overlooks the backyard and offers afternoon sunlight and beautiful views of sunsets over St. Matthew Catholic Church to the west. Updated vinyl windows throughout let in tons of natural light and allow lots of fresh air to circulate in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Second floor features 3 bedrooms with/ overhead ceiling fans/lights and 1 hall bathroom, plus a newly renovated 4th bedroom suite off the rear w/ a second full bathroom, finished May 2024. Third floor flex space could be a fifth bedroom, recreation room, additional home office. Unfinished basement w/ 2 storage closets. The state-of-the-art tankless “combo-boiler” (Navies NCB-240E) installed in January 2020 is a 95% efficient, wall-mounted system which heats the house through two-zones (1 thermostat on each floor), and also heats the water to all faucets and showers. Newer roof approximately 8 yrs old. Fenced-in backyard w/ 3 raised garden beds, rose bushes, and an apple tree! Close proximity to East Warren Avenue, currently undergoing $8.2M streetscape makeover and commercial corridor revitalization efforts. Easy access to I-94 + all of Metro Detroit.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ryan Lally 313-288-0434,

    KW Grosse Pointe

    Bought with:

    Mario Alu, 6501422374

    EXP Realty Shelby Twp

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20240035610MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fans
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,888

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, No Garage, Parking Pad
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Fencing Allowed
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40.00 x 160.00
    Details
    • Parcel number: W21I072933S
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Tudor
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929
    • Major remodel year: 2024

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Hvac, Water Heater

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS SUB (PLATS)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Detroit

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $87/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $17,257
    • Annual tax amount: $1,194
    • Date on market: 5/24/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 17 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203K,Trade 1031 Exchange,Va Loan,Warranty Deed
    • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/11/2024Sold$165,000-10.8%$87/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240035610 Report a problem
    7/10/2024Pending sale$185,000$98/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240035610 Report a problem
    5/24/2024Listed for sale$185,000+15.6%$98/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20240035610 Report a problem
    3/4/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Realcomp II #20230093125 Report a problem
    1/25/2024Pending sale$160,000$85/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230093125 Report a problem
    12/10/2023Price change$160,000-5.9%$85/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230093125 Report a problem
    11/11/2023Price change$170,000-5.6%$90/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230093125 Report a problem
    11/1/2023Listed for sale$180,000-3.7%$95/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230093125 Report a problem
    10/18/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Realcomp II #20230049526 Report a problem
    9/14/2023Price change$187,000-4.1%$99/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230049526 Report a problem
    7/20/2023Price change$195,000-2%$103/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230049526 Report a problem
    7/9/2023Price change$199,000-4.8%$105/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230049526 Report a problem
    6/20/2023Listed for sale$209,000+67.2%$111/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230049526 Report a problem
    8/13/2018Listing removed$125,000$66/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Eclipse #218057602 Report a problem
    7/3/2018Listed for sale$125,000+66.9%$66/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Eclipse #218057602 Report a problem
    6/28/2016Sold$74,900$40/sqft
    Source: MiRealSource #31266195 Report a problem
    11/20/2015Price change$74,900-6.3%$40/sqft
    Source: Jim Saros Agency, Inc #215109946 Report a problem
    10/9/2015Listed for sale$79,900+1231.7%$42/sqft
    Source: Jim Saros Agency, Inc #215109946 Report a problem
    9/14/2009Sold$6,000-95.8%$3/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/11/2005Sold$141,770+9.1%$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/22/2003Sold$129,900$69/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $56,000 +25.6%
    2024-- $44,600 +30.8%
    2023-- $34,100 +61.6%
    2022-- $21,100 +3.9%
    2021-- $20,300
    2020$1,343 +22.4%$20,300 +31.8%
    2019$1,098 $15,400 +12.4%
    2018$1,098 $13,700 +1612.5%
    2017-- $800 -52.9%
    2016$2,246 $1,700
    2015$2,246 -22.1%$1,700 -94.1%
    2013$2,883 +28.4%$28,829 -28%
    2010$2,246 $40,014 -18%
    2009-- $48,797 -14%
    2008-- $56,741 -3.5%
    2007-- $58,799 +5.5%
    2005$676 $55,734 +3%
    2004-- $54,111
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East English Village

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