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Two-Story Duplex with Covered Porch
For Sale
$200,000

1488 17th Street, Detroit, MI 48216

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Detroit, MI

Property Size2,378 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$84.10
Days on Market160

Property Features for 1488 17th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning Multi-Family,Residential
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5
Pets allowed Call
Subdivision Sub Of Pc 473 Deeds Also P559
Elementary school district Detroit
Middle school district Detroit
High school district Detroit
Directions South Of Bagley St. & West Of Rosa Parks Blvd.
Standard status Active
APN W10I006581S
Size 2,378 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description E 17TH S 1/2 172 SUB OF P C 473 L47 P558-9 DEEDS, W C R 10/8 25 X 103
Tax Annual Amount 737
Legal Description E 17TH S 1/2 172 SUB OF P C 473 L47 P558-9 DEEDS, W C R 10/8 25 X 103

Utilities

Heating system Baseboard
Water source Public

Amenities

tall ceilings
spacious living rooms
covered front porch
upper-unit balcony

Building Details

Year built 1905
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Building materials Brick, Vinyl
Architectural style Colonial
Listing Agency: EXP Realty Plymouth
Listed By: Darius Robinson
Added: Mar 4 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 10:06AM
MLS# 20261012769

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story duplex (Colonial style) offers 2,378 square feet of residential space on a 0.06-acre lot. Built in 1905, the property features brick and vinyl exterior materials, baseboard heating, and public water service. Inside, the layout includes a basement and a total of two bathrooms, with seven listed bedrooms across the home.

The duplex includes a covered front porch and an upper-unit balcony, adding outdoor space for occupants. The arrangement supports renting out both units.

Zoned Multi-Family, Residential, the property is located in Detroit’s Hubbard Richard neighborhood, with convenient access to major highways and close proximity to Mexicantown, Michigan Central Station, Downtown, the Centennial Park area, and restaurants in Corktown.

Key Highlights

  • 0.06‑acre lot with a 2,378 SF duplex
  • Built in 1905 in a Colonial architectural style
  • Brick and vinyl construction with basement

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon HVAC Service Electrical Service Dental Office Daycare Center Plumbing Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

594
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48216, MI

5,031
Population
3,398
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,187
Density / Sq Mi
$42,278
Median Household Income
$42,189
Median Earnings
$860
Median Rent
$225,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Zoned for multi-family/residential use and heated with baseboard, this duplex includes a covered front porch and balcony.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1488 17th Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.06‑acre lot with a 2,378 SF duplex; Built in 1905 in a Colonial architectural style; Brick and vinyl construction with basement
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