14231 Fordline St · Southgate, MI 48195

$169,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 864 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 176 Days on market

Built 1937 7,405 sqft lot $197/sqft · 13% above area Est $150k · 13% over

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Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +17.4/30.0
• DSCR +5.4/10.0
• 1% rule +4.4/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Schools +2.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• ARV discount +1.6/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL - INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD - THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER - PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY - IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU'RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

Key facts

• Black front steps
• Spacious front yard
• Solid wood cabinets

Tags

• VINYL SIDING
• BLACK FRONT STEPS
• SPACIOUS FRONT YARD
• VINYL TILE FLOORING
• CERAMIC TILE FLOORING
• SOLID WOOD CABINETS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $170k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $127 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $160k (6.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $150k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.2% vs local median 5.2% in Southgate — 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 85/100 on livability (#29 in MI, #582 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools D, crime D-.
• Southgate Community School District (suburban): math 21% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #379 of 540 in MI (top 70%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.0%/yr); 115 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 3d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 176 days — a 12% lower offer ($150k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1937 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $149,512 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 176 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1937 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is D 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?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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: 0.94% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.19%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.21%
• DSCR: 1.14
• GRM: 8.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $150,231
• List price: $169,900
• Delta: 19.75%
• 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
14359 Irene St	0.15mi	2/1.0 (-1)	824 (-5%)	4mo	$149,900	$182	78
14178 Irene St	0.08mi	2/1.0 (-1)	840 (-3%)	12mo	$160,000	$190	77
13620 Poplar St	0.27mi	2/1.0 (-1)	824 (-5%)	2mo	$156,000	$189	73
14056 Irene St	0.11mi	2/1.0 (-1)	768 (-11%)	2mo	$120,000	$156	70
14420 Trenton Rd	0.33mi	2/1.0 (-1)	910 (+5%)	3mo	$165,000	$181	68
14268 Trenton Rd	0.31mi	2/1.0 (-1)	910 (+5%)	8mo	$172,000	$189	65
14639 Trenton Rd	0.42mi	2/1.0 (-1)	824 (-5%)	11mo	$157,000	$191	58
14733 Trenton Rd	0.46mi	2/1.0 (-1)	910 (+5%)	8mo	$170,000	$187	58
14786 Poplar St	0.33mi	2/1.0 (-1)	750 (-13%)	4mo	$143,000	$191	54
13199 Irene St	0.48mi	2/1.0 (-1)	772 (-11%)	8mo	$99,000	$128	48
15110 Drake St	0.63mi	3/1.5	972 (+12%)	2mo	$155,000	$159	46
13084 Fordline St	0.55mi	2/1.0 (-1)	740 (-14%)	6mo	$180,000	$243	41

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 · 4.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -10.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.63×
• Total profit: $-17,737
• Equity at exit: $25,333

10-year hold

• IRR: 0.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.04×
• Total profit: $2,071
• Equity at exit: $14,690

Cash invested: $47,572 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48195

• Rents YoY: 4.0%
• Active inventory: 115
• Price-to-rent: 8.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,597 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$891
• Tax from tax record: −$173 /mo · $2,075/yr
• Insurance: −$71
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$335
• Net cashflow: $127

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,436

Max offer price $169,900

Occupancy floor 87%

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: $42,475
• Closing costs: $5,097
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
13750 Village Green Blvd Southgate, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	862	$1,625	$1.88	1d	9	0.53mi
13210 Village Park Dr Southgate, MI	2.0	1.0	630	$1,125	$1.78	1d	9	0.82mi
13185 Sycamore St Southgate, MI	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,700	$1.57	24d	1	0.85mi
13020 Pullman St Southgate, MI	4.0	1.0	1050	$1,550	$1.48	2d	1	0.94mi
13861 Strathcona St Southgate, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	797	$1,140	$1.43	1d	5	1.02mi
4163 Burns Ave Lincoln Park, MI	3.0	1.0	900	$1,500	$1.67	1d	1	1.31mi
11400 Fordline St Allen Park, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	880	$1,400	$1.59	2d	1	1.37mi
1569 Sycamore St Wyandotte, MI	3.0	1.0	944	$1,695	$1.80	43d	1	1.47mi
1760 Saint Johns Blvd Apt 14 Lincoln Park, MI	2.0	1.0	750	$995	$1.33	24d	1	1.47mi
1750 Saint Johns Blvd Unit 17 Lincoln Park, MI	2.0	1.0	750	$1,025	$1.37	24d	1	1.48mi
1650 19th St Wyandotte, MI	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,899	$1.73	18d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $169,900 Active 176 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $169,900 Active 175 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $179,900 Active 174 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $179,900 Active 173 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $179,900 Active 171 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $179,900 Active 167 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $179,900 Active 166 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $179,900 Active 165 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $179,900 Active 162 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $179,900 Active 161 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $179,900 Active 160 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $179,900 Active 159 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $179,900 Active 158 DOM
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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

21. 2026-01-12
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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL—INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD—THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER—PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY—IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

22. 2025-12-15
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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL - INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD - THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER - PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY - IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU'RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

23. 2025-12-15
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    WELCOME TO THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN–READY HOME OFFERING UPDATED COMFORT, DURABLE FINISHES, AND BRIGHT LIVING SPACES DESIGNED FOR EASY, EVERYDAY LIVING. WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL - INCLUDING VINYL SIDING, UPDATED BLACK FRONT STEPS, AND A SPACIOUS FRONT YARD - THIS HOME GREETS YOU WITH A CLEAN AND INVITING EXTERIOR. STEP INSIDE TO A GENEROUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING VINYL TILE FLOORING, NEUTRAL WALL COLORS, AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS THAT FILL THE SPACE WITH NATURAL LIGHT. THE KITCHEN CONTINUES THE PRACTICAL APPEAL WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, SOLID WOOD CABINETS, AMPLE STORAGE, GENEROUS COUNTER SPACE, A GAS RANGE, AND AN INSTALLED DISHWASHER - PROVIDING BOTH FUNCTIONALITY AND A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE UPGRADES. THE PRIVATE LIVING SPACES INCLUDE A BRIGHT AND AIRY BEDROOM WITH NEW LAMINATE WOOD-LOOK FLOORING, FRESHLY PAINTED WALLS, AND CRISP WHITE TRIM. THE MODERN FULL BATHROOM OFFERS AN ALL-WHITE DESIGN WITH CLEAN TILING, A SHOWER/TUB COMBO, EXCELLENT LIGHTING, AND A CONTEMPORARY VANITY WITH A BLACK-FINISH FAUCET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE. ONE OF THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF THIS HOME IS THE MASSIVE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS WELL-MAINTAINED, HIGH-POTENTIAL SPACE INCLUDES A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA WITH AN INCLUDED WASHER AND DRYER, A SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR, AND ESSENTIAL MECHANICALS SUCH AS THE WATER HEATER AND HVAC FURNACE. WITH FRAMING ALREADY STARTED, THIS LOWER LEVEL PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FLEXIBILITY - IDEAL FOR A HOME GYM, WORKSHOP, STORAGE, OR FUTURE FINISHED LIVING SPACE. SET IN A PEACEFUL AND CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HOME DELIVERS PRACTICAL UPDATES, COMFORTABLE LIVING, AND ROOM TO PERSONALIZE. WHETHER YOU'RE A FIRST-TIME BUYER, INVESTOR, OR ANYONE SEEKING A LOW-MAINTENANCE HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

ⓘ 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: $2,075 · $173/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,346 · $195/mo
• Expected delta: +$271/yr (+$23/mo · 13.0%)

ⓘ 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 ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,169
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,517
• − Property taxes: −$2,075
• − Insurance: −$850
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,534
• − Management: −$1,534
• − Depreciation: −$4,943
• Taxable loss: −$1,282
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$308
• After-tax cash flow: $1,835/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: Southgate Community School District
• NCES district ID: 2632340
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 36% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $49,234
• Composite: 24.83/100
• National rank: #7591
• State rank: #379 of 540 in MI

Livability — Southgate

• Score: 85/100
• State rank: #29
• US rank: #582

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Southgate, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 29,366
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 29,366
• Household income: $66,118
• Rent vs Own: 32.8% rent · 67.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 727.0

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 White (75%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 75% Hispanic / Latino 11% Black 8% Two or more races 8% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 8% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 9% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 3%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Other Indo-European 4% Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

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: ▼ -187.28%
• Current HPI: 207.9776
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.04%
• 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
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+0.0% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-08 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-04-08 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2026-04-06 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-04-06 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-01-19 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-19 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2026-01-12 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-12 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2025-12-15 Listed $179,900 REALCOMP
• 2025-12-15 Listed $179,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Property tax history

+2.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,075 · -11.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.