Foreclosure
Address
1544 W Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 18,000
Property Attributes
- ID#20261058296
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDet Livernois I756 Gd River
- NeighborhoodHOME SUB
- Zip48206
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1915
- Taxes$ 1143
- Price$ 18,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1172
- Lot Size0.07 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
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
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | HotWater, NaturalGas |
| Possession | AtClose |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | AluminumSiding |
| Exclusions | Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Wayne |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | HOME SUB |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | E of Rosa Parks / N of Grand Blvd |
| City | DetroitCity_Wayne |
| Disclosures | ExclusionsDoNotExist, NoRestrictions, TaxesNotHomesteadExempt |
| Entry Location | GroundLevelwSteps |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Detroit |
| MLS Area | Area05043DetLivernoisI756GdRiver |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1143.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Tax Assessed Value | 3674 |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-07-30 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | Detroit_Wayne |
| Legal Description | N PHILADELPHIA S 98.03 32 HOME SUB L16 P69 PLATS, W C R 6/113 30 X 98.03 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Unfinished |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1172.0 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | PublicRecords |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | NoGarage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Basement, Block |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 30X98.03 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.07 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights 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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