Address
1544 W Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 18,000
Property Attributes
- ID#61016377
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDetroit
- NeighborhoodHome Sub
- Zip48206
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1915
- Taxes$ 1143
- Price$ 18,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1172
- Lot Size0.07 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
Detroit Land Bank Authority opportunity in the sought-after Virginia Park neighborhood! This historic home is ready for a complete renovation and offers endless potential for investors, developers, or owner-occupants looking to restore a classic Detroit property. Ideally located just minutes from New Center, Midtown, the Motown Museum, Henry Ford Hospital, Wayne State University, and Downtown Detroit. The surrounding area continues to experience significant residential redevelopment, new investment, and neighborhood revitalization while maintaining its historic character. Convenient access to major freeways, public transit, parks, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions makes this an exceptional opportunity to invest in one of Detroit's growing communities. Purchaser to comply with all Detroit Land Bank Authority requirements. Sold as-is. Located in an area experiencing continued residential investment and revitalization Purchaser to verify all measurements, zoning, and development requirements. DLBA Disclosure: DLBA is entitled to a tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatements that are otherwise available to the selected purchaser. DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development proforma and effect of any tax abatement on the purchase and development financing.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed $18,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Entry |
| Possession | At Close |
| Water | Public Water |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Subdivision | Home Sub |
| Style | Colonial |
| County | Wayne |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| Structure Style | 2 Story |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Area | Detroit (82001) |
| Primary City | Detroit |
| Directions | E of Rosa Parks / N of Grand Blvd |
| City | Detroit |
| School District | Detroit City School District |
| Lease Y/N | No |
| Originating MLS | RealComp |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash |
| Legal Description | N PHILADELPHIA S 98.03 32 HOME SUB L16 P69 PLATS,W C R 6/113 30 X 98.03 |
| DOM | 56 |
| Postal Code | 48206 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 15.36 |
| Public Remarks | Detroit Land Bank Authority opportunity in the sought-after Virginia Park neighborhood! This historic home is ready for a complete renovation and offers endless potential for investors,developers |
Interior Features
| Dining Room Level | Entry |
|---|---|
| Living Room Level | Entry |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 2 Level | Second |
| Kitchen Length | 10 |
| Living Room Length | 12 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 11 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 10 |
| Dining Room Width | 13 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 10 |
| Living Room Width | 15 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 9 |
| Dining Room Length | 11 |
| Kitchen Width | 11 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Fireplace? | No |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 11 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 13 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 586 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 1172 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Total SqFt Finished | 1172 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frontage | 30 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.07 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 30X98.03 |
| Roads | Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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