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Four-Unit Quadplex with Separate Meters
For Sale
$450,000

638 Seward Street, Detroit, MI 48202

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Detroit, MI

Property Size4,327 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Price / SF$103
Days on Market133

Property Features for 638 Seward Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning Multi-Family
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 4
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bedroom 7, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 10, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Basement
Pets allowed Call
Subdivision Becks Sub
Elementary school district Detroit
Middle school district Detroit
High school district Detroit
Directions S of West Philadelphia / E of Woodward
Standard status Active
APN W04I001863S
Size 4,327 SF
Lot size 0.20 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description N SEWARD 3 BLK 5 BECKS SUB L4 P59 PLATS, W C R 4/78 50 X 175.22
Tax Annual Amount 14665
Legal Description N SEWARD 3 BLK 5 BECKS SUB L4 P59 PLATS, W C R 4/78 50 X 175.22

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1909
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick
Architectural style Colonial
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Somerset · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Joseph Hammel · License #6501422602
Added: Apr 1 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 9:06AM
MLS# 20261021112

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This four-unit quadplex offers a Colonial architectural style with brick construction and forced-air heating. The home includes a basement and is configured with separate gas and electric meters for each unit, supporting independent utility billing. Two units are currently occupied and two units are vacant, providing immediate flexibility for an owner-operator or a residential income investor.

Set on a 0.2-acre lot, the property also features a large back parking lot. Public water is available, and the property is zoned Multi-Family.

Built in 1909, the quadplex contains a total of 10 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across the units, supporting a variety of tenant layouts within the building.

Key Highlights

  • Four‑unit quadplex with separate gas and electric meters
  • Two units occupied and two units vacant
  • 0.2‑acre lot with large back parking lot

Property Analytics

Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Kitchen & Bath Showroom Furniture & Home Goods Auto Parts Store

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,471
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48202, MI

17,260
Population
10,078
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
3.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,076
Density / Sq Mi
$36,536
Median Household Income
$31,725
Median Earnings
$894
Median Rent
$193,700
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?
Quadplex - Multi-Family quadplex with brick construction, forced-air heat, and two occupied units plus two vacant units.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 638 Seward Street Detroit, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit quadplex with separate gas and electric meters; Two units occupied and two units vacant; 0.2‑acre lot with large back parking lot
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