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8643 Greenview Ave
C+ Composite 60.94
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.9/5.0
  • ARV discount +1.6/15.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$57,000

8643 Greenview Ave · Detroit, MI 48228
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 768 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 96 Days on market
Built 1942 3,920 sqft lot $74/sqft · 49% above area Est $50k · 13% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

Key facts

  • 3,920 sq ft lot
  • Built 1942
  • Listed 95 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $57k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $514 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $57k).
  • Recommended offer: $52k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 17.1% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.3%/yr); 363 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,218/mo this rent would consume 48% of the median local household income ($31k/yr) (locally 4144% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $394 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 96 days — a 9% lower offer ($52k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 16 sale attempts since 29y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $19k (25%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $46k; 25% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price; built in 1942 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $51,870 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 96 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1942 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
2.14%
Cap rate
17.11%
Cash-on-cash
38.64%
DSCR
2.72
GRM
3.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$50,357
List price
$57,000
Delta
13.19%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8686 Artesian St 0.16mi 3/1.0 864 (+12%) 2mo $35,000 $41 70
8900 Artesian St 0.24mi 2/1.0 (-1) 746 (-3%) 10mo $35,000 $47 70
8309 Brace St 0.20mi 3/1.5 864 (+12%) 1mo $28,500 $33 67
9109 Stahelin Ave 0.34mi 2/1.0 (-1) 836 (+9%) 3mo $25,000 $30 62
9046 Grandville Ave 0.43mi 2/1.0 (-1) 787 (+2%) 11mo $72,000 $91 62
8068 Stahelin Ave 0.36mi 2/1.0 (-1) 807 (+5%) 10mo $35,000 $43 61
8612 Rosemont Ave 0.22mi 3/1.0 870 (+13%) 10mo $18,000 $21 59
8062 Grandville Ave 0.49mi 2/1.0 (-1) 732 (-5%) 6mo $60,000 $82 59
8257 Minock St 0.55mi 2/1.0 (-1) 737 (-4%) 8mo $32,000 $43 56
7800 Greenview Ave 0.47mi 3/1.0 850 (+11%) 12mo $90,000 $106 51
7756 Westwood St 0.65mi 3/1.0 871 (+13%) 2mo $90,000 $103 46
7375 Brace St 0.74mi 3/1.0 711 (-7%) 10mo $18,500 $26 44

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
31.2%
Equity multiple
2.25×
Total profit
$19,974
Equity at exit
$8,499
10-year hold
IRR
36.5%
Equity multiple
3.88×
Total profit
$45,949
Equity at exit
$4,928

Cash invested: $15,960 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 48228

Rents YoY
-2.3%
Active inventory
363
Price-to-rent
3.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,218 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$299
Tax from tax record
$126 /mo · $1,512/yr
Insurance
$24
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$256
Net cashflow
$514

Break-even live

Break-even rent $568
Max offer price $57,000
Occupancy floor 53%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$14,250
Closing costs
$1,710
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8451 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 867 $1,150 $1.33 43d 1 0.24mi
8850 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 933 $1,100 $1.18 17d 1 0.25mi
9090 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 787 $1,250 $1.59 43d 1 0.28mi
8262 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 836 $1,200 $1.44 4d 1 0.34mi
19301 Joy Rd Apt 1 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 750 $1,100 $1.47 43d 1 0.36mi
9108 Archdale St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,300 $1.30 4d 1 0.50mi
18450 W Chicago Detroit, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 687 $1,117 $1.62 1d 15 0.57mi
19449 W Chicago St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 950 $1,500 $1.58 43d 1 0.70mi
8283 Vaughan St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1058 $1,294 $1.22 4d 1 0.77mi
7794 Vaughan St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,450 $1.45 16d 1 0.86mi
7635 Evergreen Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 690 $1,350 $1.96 43d 1 0.94mi
20431 Tireman St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1020 $1,350 $1.32 17d 1 0.99mi
9401 Fielding St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.08mi
20529 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.08mi
9410 Patton St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.09mi
20541 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.09mi
20545 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.09mi
20547 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.09mi
20522 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 43d 1 1.09mi
9404 Patton St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.10mi
20550 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.11mi
7411 Stout St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 888 $1,428 $1.61 12d 1 1.12mi
20619 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 950 $1,200 $1.26 43d 1 1.13mi
9345 Rutherford St Unit 3 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 850 $1,050 $1.24 24d 1 1.14mi
11704 Greenview Ave Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1046 $1,300 $1.24 24d 1 1.16mi
9059 Burt Rd Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 980 $1,400 $1.43 43d 1 1.19mi
11741 Penrod St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1124 $1,400 $1.25 16d 1 1.20mi
8270 Trinity St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 806 $1,528 $1.90 43d 1 1.23mi
9222 Forrer St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 947 $1,450 $1.53 16d 1 1.25mi
6490 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 960 $1,299 $1.35 16d 1 1.26mi
6761 Memorial Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1060 $1,100 $1.04 24d 1 1.28mi
20921 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 43d 1 1.31mi
7419 Rutherford St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 981 $1,150 $1.17 14d 1 1.32mi
20935 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.32mi
20937 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 43d 1 1.32mi
9416 Trinity St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 43d 1 1.33mi
20945 W Chicago Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $950 $0.95 43d 1 1.33mi
11652 Fielding St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,386 $1.39 43d 1 1.43mi
9936 Montrose St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 963 $1,200 $1.25 16d 1 1.44mi
8604 Whitcomb St Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 1033 $1,300 $1.26 43d 1 1.46mi

Listing history 39 events

  1. 2026-04-27
    status Active 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  2. 2026-04-27
    status Active 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  3. 2026-03-13
    historical 117-char remark
    Show marketing remark (117 chars)

    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  4. 2026-03-06
    price $57,000 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  5. 2026-03-05
    price $57,000 117-char remark
    Show marketing remark (117 chars)

    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  6. 2026-02-17
    status Active 117-char remark
    Show marketing remark (117 chars)

    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  7. 2026-02-17
    status Active 117-char remark
    Show marketing remark (117 chars)

    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  8. 2026-02-07
    historical 117-char remark
    Show marketing remark (117 chars)

    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  9. 2025-12-15
    price $65,000 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  10. 2025-12-14
    price $65,000 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  11. 2025-12-05
    listed $76,000 Active 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  12. 2025-12-04
    listed $76,000 Active 117-char remark
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    Nice 3 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow in Franklin Park. The property has been recently updated. Home is being sold AS-IS

  13. 2024-09-18
    historical
  14. 2024-09-18
    historical
  15. 2024-07-31
    listed $65,000 Active
  16. 2024-07-31
    listed $65,000 Active
  17. 2024-07-30
    historical
  18. 2024-07-30
    historical
  19. 2024-03-28
    status Pending
  20. 2024-03-27
    status Pending
  21. 2024-03-25
    historical
  22. 2024-03-25
    historical
  23. 2024-03-25
    historical
  24. 2024-03-25
    historical
  25. 2024-02-21
    listed $64,995 Active
  26. 2024-02-21
    listed $64,995 Active
  27. 2024-02-20
    historical
  28. 2024-02-20
    historical
  29. 2007-12-24
    historical
  30. 2007-11-29
    historical
  31. 2007-08-24
    listed $9,900
  32. 2007-08-24
    listed $9,900
  33. 2007-08-24
    listed $9,900
  34. 2007-02-09
    historical
  35. 2006-08-13
    listed $78,200
  36. 2006-08-13
    listed $78,200
  37. 1998-03-10
    soldstatus $45,500
  38. 1998-01-22
    soldstatus $45,500
  39. 1997-11-11
    listed $45,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,512 · $126/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,512 · $126/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,621
− Mortgage interest
−$3,193
− Property taxes
−$1,512
− Insurance
−$285
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,170
− Management
−$1,170
− Depreciation
−$1,658
Taxable income
$5,633
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,352
After-tax cash flow
$4,814/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety B- User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
572,865
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
50,117
Household income
$30,680
Rent vs Own
50.7% rent · 49.3% own
Severe rent burden
4144.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,675,273 people
By 2030
1,620,300 · -3.3%
By 2040
1,502,341 · -10.3%
By 2050
1,384,039 · -17.4%
By 2075
1,124,592 · -32.9%
By 2100
881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 71% White 16% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Arab 2% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada
Languages at home
82% English-only · Arabic 11% Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
2008→2024 swing
-20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -160.81%
Current HPI
168.6843
Rent YoY
▼ -2.30%
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+25.3% since first listed
39 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-27 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-27 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-13 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-06 Price Changed $57,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-05 Price Changed $57,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-02-17 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-02-17 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-02-07 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-12-15 Price Changed $65,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-12-14 Price Changed $65,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-12-05 Listed $76,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-12-04 Listed $76,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-09-18 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-09-18 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2024-07-31 Listed $65,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-07-31 Listed $65,000 REALCOMP
  • 2024-07-30 Coming Soon REALCOMP
  • 2024-07-30 Coming Soon MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-03-28 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-03-27 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2024-03-25 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-03-25 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-03-25 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2024-03-25 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2024-02-21 Listed $64,995 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-02-21 Listed $64,995 REALCOMP
  • 2024-02-20 Coming Soon MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-02-20 Coming Soon REALCOMP
  • 2007-12-24 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2007-11-29 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2007-08-24 Listed $9,900 REALCOMP
  • 2007-08-24 Listed $9,900 REALCOMP
  • 2007-08-24 Listed $9,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2007-02-09 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2006-08-13 Listed $78,200 REALCOMP
  • 2006-08-13 Listed $78,200 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 1998-03-10 Sold (Public Records) $45,500 Public Records
  • 1998-01-22 Sold (MLS) $45,500 REALCOMP
  • 1997-11-11 Listed $45,500 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+15.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,512 · +530.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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