18968 Pennington Drive, Detroit, MI 48221

$180,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,578 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Pending
Current Price: $180,000 List Date: 11/14/2025 Last Modified: 3/29/2026

Overview

Description

Step into Detroit's history with this classic 1928 brick colonial in the sought-after Bagley District. As one of the earliest homes built on the block, it features timeless charm, beautiful curb appeal, and convenient street parking right out front. Inside, enjoy spacious living and dining areas, original architectural details, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The old alleyway behind the property offers rare potential. The unfinished attic could become a fourth bedroom or office, and the basement's storage rooms offer flexible space for a gym, workshop, or new layout. Located minutes from U of D Mercy, Marygrove, and the Avenue of Fashion, this home provides easy access to shops, dining, schools, and major freeways. A solid brick home with character, location, and room to grow—ready for your vision. NEW Flooring lower level, NEW Siding on Garage, NEW Kitchen Countertop and cabinets, FRESH Paint Move in READY

Listing Details MLS# 25058409

Location Property Info

County
Wayne
Street #
18968
Street Name
Pennington
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
48221
Zip (4)
2168

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.1
Lot Square Footage
4356
Lot Dimensions
35 x 125
Year Built
1928
Road Frontage
35
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1578
SqFt Above Grade
1578
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
736
Building Total SqFt
1578
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Detroit
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
16026354.
Taxable Value
21432
SEV
77200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1839
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
NA
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
From I-96, take the Livernois exit and head north. Turn right onto W. Outer Drive, then right onto Pennington Drive. Home will be on the right.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-03-28

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
738
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Level SQFT
738

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
736
Total Basement SQFT
736

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
7 Mile & Pennington
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
Wayne County - 100
Municipality
Detroit City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
114.07
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Step into Detroit's history with this classic 1928 brick colonial in the sought-after Bagley District. As one of the earliest homes built on the block, it features timeless charm, beautiful curb appeal, and convenient street parking right out front. Inside, enjoy spacious living and dining areas, original architectural details, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The old alleyway behind the property offers rare potential. The unfinished attic could become a fourth bedroom or office, and the basement's storage rooms offer flexible space for a gym, workshop, or new layout. Located minutes from U of D Mercy, Marygrove, and the Avenue of Fashion, this home provides easy access to shops, dining, schools, and major freeways. A solid brick home with character, location, and room to grow—ready for your vision. NEW Flooring lower level, NEW Siding on Garage, NEW Kitchen Countertop and cabinets, FRESH Paint Move in READY
Legal
E PENNINGTON DR 201 A W CHASE LINCOLN HWY SUB L37 P81 PLATS, W C R 16/296 35 X 125

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Rear
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Radiant
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

None
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Privacy
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes

Flooring

Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Shingle Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Radiant Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back; Front Yard; Privacy; Wrought Iron Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es) Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Rear Architectural Style: Colonial Driveway: None Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Sarah McCullough
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Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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