4489 Kensington Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224

$185,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,876 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Pending
Current Price: $185,000 List Date: 8/16/2025 Last Modified: 12/01/2025

Description

Classic East English Village charm at a new price point that reflects real value. This 1876 sq ft brick Colonial offers 3 spacious bedrooms with 1 full bath, 2 half baths, a fireplace, & long term character that shows. The home has plumbing updated to the street, wiring ready for central AC on both floors, & a full security system in place. The deep backyard gives plenty of room to create your own outdoor vision even without a garage.The property needs modernization which opens the door for buyers who want to build equity in a strong neighborhood. The sellers are fully engaged at $185k & ready to look at serious offers. Minutes from Belle Isle, the Riverwalk, & local favorites like Sister Pie. Tour it, see the potential, & make your move.

More Information MLS# 25041675

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: E.Warren Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Detroit City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 98.61

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 40 x 160.21 Road Frontage: 40 Garage Y/N: No Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 8 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1876 SqFt Above Grade: 1876 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 106 Building Total SqFt: 1908 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: No Stories: 2 School District: Detroit Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.15 Lot Square Footage: 6534 Year Built: 1929 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 2 Total Baths: 3

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 21085 SEV: 82500 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4068 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: 0 Tax ID #: 21073017.

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Classic East English Village charm at a new price point that reflects real value. This 1876 sq ft brick Colonial offers 3 spacious bedrooms with 1 full bath, 2 half baths, a fireplace, & long term character that shows. The home has plumbing updated to the street, wiring ready for central AC on both floors, & a full security system in place. The deep backyard gives plenty of room to create your own outdoor vision even without a garage.The property needs modernization which opens the door for buyers who want to build equity in a strong neighborhood. The sellers are fully engaged at $185k & ready to look at serious offers. Minutes from Belle Isle, the Riverwalk, & local favorites like Sister Pie. Tour it, see the potential, & make your move. Legal: W KENSINGTON 121 EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS SUB L48 P23 PLATS, W C R 21/716 40 X 160.21A

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Steam: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 884 Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 992

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths: 1 Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 104

Substructure

Michigan Basement: 1

Architectural Style

Colonial: 1

Location Property Info

County: Wayne Street #: 4489 Street Name: Kensington Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 48224 Zip (4): 2772 Area: Wayne County - 100

OfficeContract Info

Status: Pending List Price: $185,000 Current Price: $185,000 Listing Date: 2025-08-16

Remarks Misc

Directions: Take I-94 E toward Detroit. Exit at Cadieux Rd (Exit 222B) and head south. Turn right onto E Warren Ave, then left onto Kensington Ave. Property is on the right just past Whittier St.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-11-30

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Substructure: Michigan Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Steam Architectural Style: Colonial Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Dining Room Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Main Width: 13.00 Kitchen Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Living Room Length: 17.00 Length: 17.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Main Width: 13.00 Den Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Level: Main Width: 8.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 18.00 Level: Upper Width: 18.00 Bathroom 1 Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Upper Width: 12.00 Bathroom 2 Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Upper Width: 11.00
Listing Office: 3DX Real Estate, LLC
Listing Agent: Donte Curl
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Last Updated: December - 01 - 2025
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