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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,412 sqft
1541 Merrick Street, Detroit, MI 48208
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.06 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

In the heart of Woodbridge, this well-maintained duplex offers the perfect opportunity for living upstairs while renting out the lower unit. Full of historic charm and some significant updates, the property comes with plenty of space, including a walk-up attic that could be finished to provide additional living space. In-demand location a short walk to restaurants, bars, coffee and Wayne State. Buyer's agent to verify all information. Showings by appointment only; pre-approval or proof of funds required...In the heart of Woodbridge, this well-maintained duplex offers the perfect opportunity for living upstairs while renting out the lower unit. Full of historic charm and some significant updates, the property comes with plenty of space, including a walk-up attic that could be finished to provide additional living space. In-demand location a short walk to restaurants, bars, coffee and Wayne State. Buyer's agent to verify all information. Showings by appointment only; pre-approval or proof of funds required for showings. Please do not approach tenants about the property.
  • Listed by: Jim Geary 313.963.9891 jim@oconnordetroit.com Brokerage DRE #6503330835 • O'Connor Realty
Listing closed: 10/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20221029436

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$111,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

85.1%

Detroit, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 1541 Merrick Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $860 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Multi Family
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: J L MC CLOUDS
  • Architectural Style: Duplex, Historic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Multi-Family
  • Senior Community: No
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Trumbull Turn West on Merrick
  • Latitude: 42.35377515
  • Longitude: -83.0806366
  • Cross Street: Trumbull & Commonwealth
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W08I001446S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $804.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $56.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $860.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $5,955.00
  • Tax Legal Description: S MERRICK E 32.5 FT OF W 97.5 FT OF N 25.50 FT OF 17 E 32.5 FT OF W 97.5 FT 16-15 J L MC CLOUDS SUB L6 P85 PLATS, W C R 8/93 32.5 X 85.04
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $340.00
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Parking Features: On Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 33.00 x 85.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 24700.0
  • Living Area: 2412.0
  • Building Area Total: 2412.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2412.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1104.0
  • Class Name: Residential Income
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Three
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • UnitTwoBedNumberOf: 2
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Units Total: 2
  • Unit Records: 1
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $21,600.00
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Sq Ft: 1200.0
  • Type: Two Bedroom
  • Total Units: 2.0
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Monthly Rental Income: $1,800.00
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 1541 Merrick Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500331744

$425,000
Oct 17, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #20221029436

$425,000
Oct 17, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60128689

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500331744

$425,000
10/17/2022

Sold

Realcomp #20221029436

$425,000
10/17/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #60128689

$425,000

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

Public Records for 1541 Merrick Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$125 ($10 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,104 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR3CountyWAYNEAPN08001446.

Schools near 1541 Merrick Street

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Burton International School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1541 Merrick Street, Detroit, MI 48208
$425,000
4
2,412
2,613
$70,000
2
2,272
2,614
$320,000
1.5
1,554
2,614
1.5
1,530
3,920
1.5
1,472
3,920
$560,000
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2,774
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