Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
1,876
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
6,534
Status:
Sold
Current Price:
$185,000
List Date:
12/06/2025
Last Modified:
2/18/2026
4489 Kensington Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224
$195,000
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
Area: Wayne County - 100
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
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 103.94
Under Contract Date: 2026-01-13
Sold Date: 2026-02-18
Sold Price: $195,000
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
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $185,000
Current Price: $195,000
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.
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
Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026
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