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Sold for $48,500
    • $48,500

    79 Tennyson St, Highland Park, MI 48203

    4beds
    1,951sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1913
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $120,100 Zestimate®
    $25/sqft
    $1,668 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $120,100

    $80,000 - $174,000

    $1,668/mo

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    What's special

    ATTENTION investors, visionaries, and savvy buyers - don't miss this incredible opportunity to restore and reimagine a stately 4-bedroom brick colonial on a sprawling corner lot in the heart of Highland Park! This home is in need of a full renovation, but the bones are solid, the lot is expansive, and the location is UNBEATABLE. Surrounded by beautifully maintained, occupied homes, this property sits in a well-established neighborhood where pride of home ownership is already in place and professionally renovated home values are easily exceeding over 200K! Highland Park is experiencing a major comeback, fueled by exciting developments and massive infrastructure investments like the ongoing $10.1 million water main and service line replacement project, which is modernizing the city's core utilities and paving the way for future growth. With home values rising and new developments springing up all around, this is a chance for you to stake your claim in one of Metro Detroit's most promising markets. Just minutes from Midtown and Downtown Detroit, you'll enjoy unbeatable access to shopping, dining, entertainment and major commuter routes. Whether you're a rehabber looking for your next project, or a homeowner ready to build equity through renovation, this property offers endless potential and a front-row seat to Highland Park's resurgence. Bring your vision -- and your toolbelt -- and turn this diamond in the rough into a SHOWSTOPPER! Schedule your showing today!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Clayton Neal 248-288-3500,

    KW Metro

    Bought with:

    Clayton Neal, 6501378931

    KW Metro

    Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251024231MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 13 X 12
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 X 10
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 121
    • Dimensions: 11 X 11
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 12 X 11
    Other
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 72
    • Dimensions: 9 X 8
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 20
    • Dimensions: 4 X 5
    Dining room
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 11 X 12
    Family room
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 90
    • Dimensions: 9 X 10
    Kitchen
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 100
    • Dimensions: 10 X 10
    Library
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 100
    • Dimensions: 10 X 10
    Living room
    • Level: Entry
    • Area: 192
    • Dimensions: 16 X 12
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,951 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,951

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 70 x 125.35
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43016010020002
    • Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Basement, Block
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1913

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Waterat Street

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: CITY HEIGHTS SUB
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Highland Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $25/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $18,434
    • Annual tax amount: $1,593
    • Date on market: 8/5/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 84 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203K
    • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/11/2025Sold$48,500-17.8%$25/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251024231 Report a problem
    8/27/2025Price change$59,000-1.5%$30/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251024231 Report a problem
    8/5/2025Listed for sale$59,900+252.4%$31/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20251024231 Report a problem
    7/14/2025Sold$17,000-57.5%$9/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/22/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Realcomp II #20230030196 Report a problem
    6/6/2023Price change$40,000-11.1%$21/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230030196 Report a problem
    4/22/2023Listed for sale$45,000-14.9%$23/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20230030196 Report a problem
    10/21/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Realcomp II #20221005751 Report a problem
    7/23/2022Price change$52,900-3.6%$27/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20221005751 Report a problem
    6/16/2022Listed for sale$54,900+510%$28/sqft
    Source: Realcomp II #20221005751 Report a problem
    4/9/2015Listing removed$9,000$5/sqft
    Source: Ritz Realty #215005550 Report a problem
    3/17/2015Price change$9,000-25%$5/sqft
    Source: Ritz Realty #215005550 Report a problem
    1/20/2015Listed for sale$12,000+380%$6/sqft
    Source: Ritz Realty #215005550 Report a problem
    6/28/2013Sold$2,500$1/sqft
    Source: MiRealSource #31148594 Report a problem
    5/19/2013Listed for sale$2,500-93.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Homepath #31118394 Report a problem
    1/2/2013Sold$38,353+1434.1%$20/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/13/2012Price change$2,500-44.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Detroit Market Center #212037739 Report a problem
    4/16/2012Listed for sale$4,500$2/sqft
    Source: KELLER WILLIAMS RLTY DET MARKET CENTER #212037739 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $72,400 +16.8%
    2024-- $62,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

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