Welcome to this large brick fixer-upper located just 10 minutes from Downtown Detroit and close to major freeways for an easy commute. Situated in Detroit’s revitalizing Dexter-Linwood area, this spacious home offers tons of potential for a first-time homeowner looking to build equity or an investor searching for their next rehab project. Features include a two-car garage, fireplace, newer roof, and electrical and plumbing work already started — giving buyers a head start on renovations. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, Midtown, and New Center with classic Detroit charm throughout the neighborhood.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/5)
$83,000
8221 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206
3beds
2,202sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$38/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 77 days |
- 607 |
- 51 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
D'Asia P Taylor 313-290-3716,
Golden Key Realty Group LLC 248-422-6962
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261037613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,202
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: W14I006362S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: HOOKERS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $38/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,024
- Annual tax amount: $804
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203K
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,273/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $83,000-10.8%$38/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $93,000-2.1%$42/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $95,000-9.5%$43/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $105,000-12.5%$48/sqft |
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| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $4,700 +20.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $3,900 +56% |
| 2023 | -- | $2,500 +25% |
| 2022 | -- | $2,000 -13% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,300 |
| 2020 | $578 +51.6% | $2,300 +21.1% |
| 2019 | $381 | $1,900 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $381 | $1,700 +6.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2016 | $2,222 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,222 | -- |
| 2013 | $2,222 | -- |
| 2010 | $2,222 | $37,748 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,896 -10.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,928 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,928 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $527 | $45,429 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,106 |
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Neighborhood: Petosky-Otsego
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thirkell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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