838 W Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48202

New Listing
$254,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,278 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Active
Current Price: $254,900 List Date: 8/07/2026 Last Modified: 8/07/2026

Overview

Description

Refined Urban Living Opposite McDuffy Park! This stylish city retreat blends classic Detroit character w/key modern updates. This beautifully maintained home features 3 spacious bedrooms & 1.5 baths & offers the perfect balance of comfort, charm & convenience. The interior boasts bright inviting living spaces designed for both everyday relaxation & entertaining. The family room has gorgeous walnut built-in's w/remotely operated lights. A highlight of the property is the oversized 2-car detached garage, constructed in 2020 - offering rare modern convenience, secure parking & exceptional storage space. Major updates done in 2020 include new furnace, A/C, windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level & dishwasher. Step out your front door directly across to the green spaces of McDuffy Park. Enjoy effortless access to the neighborhood's growing list of amenities - walk to local artisan coffee shops, dining & the newly opened neighborhood grocery store. Don't miss out! Welcome home!

Listing Details MLS# 26040346

Location Property Info

County
Wayne
Street #
838
Street Direction
W
Street Name
Philadelphia
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
48202
Zip (4)
1916

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.08
Lot Square Footage
3485
Lot Dimensions
30x122
Year Built
1911
Road Frontage
30
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1278
SqFt Above Grade
1278
Building Total SqFt
1917
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
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
04002052.
Taxable Value
18550
SEV
39500
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1462
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
John C Lodge Service Dr N to W Philadelphia St, E on W Philadelphia St

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths Above Grade
2
Upper Level Square Feet
0

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1278

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
639
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
M10 and Euclid
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Detroit City

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-08-07
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
199.45

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Refined Urban Living Opposite McDuffy Park! This stylish city retreat blends classic Detroit character w/key modern updates. This beautifully maintained home features 3 spacious bedrooms & 1.5 baths & offers the perfect balance of comfort, charm & convenience. The interior boasts bright inviting living spaces designed for both everyday relaxation & entertaining. The family room has gorgeous walnut built-in's w/remotely operated lights. A highlight of the property is the oversized 2-car detached garage, constructed in 2020 - offering rare modern convenience, secure parking & exceptional storage space. Major updates done in 2020 include new furnace, A/C, windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level & dishwasher. Step out your front door directly across to the green spaces of McDuffy Park. Enjoy effortless access to the neighborhood's growing list of amenities - walk to local artisan coffee shops, dining & the newly opened neighborhood grocery store. Don't miss out! Welcome home!
Legal
PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2024. N PHILADELPHIA 63 SMITHS SUB L11 P19 PLATS, W C R 4/83 30 X 122

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Rear
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes

Additional Items

Garage Door Opener
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 6 to 29 Days
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear Architectural Style: Colonial Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Kitchen11.0013.00Main
Dining Area11.0013.00Main
Living Room18.0012.00Main
Bathroom 13.004.00Main
Bathroom 26.0010.00Upper
Primary Bedroom14.0010.00Upper
Bedroom 214.0012.00Upper
Bedroom 310.0012.00Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Preferred, Realtors Ltd
Listing Agent: Benjamin Cockrum
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2026
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