149 South Forman Street

1,426 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
1,426
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought after Gordie Howe Bridge corridor. This property includes 4 lots across 3 parcels located at 137, 149, & 155 S. Forman, providing rare land and development potential in a rapidly growing area. The property features a well-maintained residence offering 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and a bonus entry breakfast/bar area. The upper attic space presents an easy opportunity to convert into a loft or additional...Exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought after Gordie Howe Bridge corridor. This property includes 4 lots across 3 parcels located at 137, 149, & 155 S. Forman, providing rare land and development potential in a rapidly growing area. The property features a well-maintained residence offering 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and a bonus entry breakfast/bar area. The upper attic space presents an easy opportunity to convert into a loft or additional living area. Additional highlights include a new roof, excellent foundation, basement, private driveway, and a private setting directly across from Forman Park. Location is the true bonus, minutes from Downtown Detroit, across from a 10 acre park across street, Forman property is 2 miles from Fort Wayne, Gordie Howe Bridge and Dearborn Sausage Co. It's also a half mile from Gonella's (famous subs), Giovanni's Restaurante and a kayak dock to access the Rouge River coming soon and minutes from downtown Detroit.
  1. Listed by Tina Alfaro • Emmanuel Realty LLC
    P: (586)-634-6228 C: (586)-634-6228 tinafrank01@comcast.net

Property Details for 149 South Forman Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
Michigan Carbon Works
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/18/2026 06:41 PM

Property Details for 149 South Forman Street

StatusActive
MLS #60963013
Days on Market126
Taxes$294 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

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Building Information for 149 South Forman Street

Stories2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Payment Calculator

$598 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$573

Property Taxes

$25

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 149 South Forman Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Fort Street & Flora
  • Directions: Fort St to Reisener to Flora to Forman
  • Latitude: 42.289231
  • Longitude: -83.13561
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: W20I005979S
  • Tax Annual Amount: $294.00
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 120.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1426.0
  • Building Area Total: 2604.0
  • Custom 2: Yes
  • Living Area: 1426.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 1.0
  • Raw Mls Documents Count: 4
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 120X125
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 05-18-2026 06:36:28 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 04-10-2026 08:51:32 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 38
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1916
Building Features
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x11
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0

Property History for 149 South Forman Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2026

Price Change

MiRealSource #60963013

$115,000—
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #60963013

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Price Change

MiRealSource #60963013

$115,000
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #60963013

$130,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 149 South Forman Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$403 ($34 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,426 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,426 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningM4CountyWAYNEAPN20005979.

Schools near 149 South Forman Street

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bennett Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Earhart Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

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149 South Forman Street is a single family home for sale in Detroit, MI 48209. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by Emmanuel Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $115,000. This listing's school district is Detroit Public Schools Community District. Nearby schools include Bennett Elementary School, Earhart Elementary-Middle School and Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies. 149 South Forman Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,426 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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