217 Riverside Drive

Sold 6/25/20
Sold 6/25/20
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Last Sold Price
$130,000
3 beds1,004 sqft$129/sqft
217 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215

Description

This is not a fixer upper. This sharp move-in ready three bedroom brick ranch with a full basement is within walking distance of Ford Park and the Detroit River. Newly updated kitchen and bath, new paint and carpet. Two car garage with new garage door and door opener. New roof on the house and garage. New furnace, central air, hot water tank and updated electrical. As is sale, Seller made it easy and did the work for you. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on the Detroit Movement. All measurements...This is not a fixer upper. This sharp move-in ready three bedroom brick ranch with a full basement is within walking distance of Ford Park and the Detroit River. Newly updated kitchen and bath, new paint and carpet. Two car garage with new garage door and door opener. New roof on the house and garage. New furnace, central air, hot water tank and updated electrical. As is sale, Seller made it easy and did the work for you. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on the Detroit Movement. All measurements are approximate, buyer and buyers agent to verify.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/25/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by James E Merchant • Brokerage DRE #6503368179 • Real Estate One-Novi
    P: (586) 292-9556 C: (586) 292-9556 JMERCHANTJ@AOL.COM

Property Details for 217 Riverside Drive

Status
Sold
MLS #
2200030384
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$1,110 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
County
Wayne County
Subdivision Name
HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK SUB (PLATS)
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$125,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

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Building Information for 217 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 217 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jefferson to Alter, South on Alter to Korte Ave, Korte to Riverside
  • Latitude: 42.358866
  • Longitude: -82.942895
  • Cross Street: S of Jefferson/W of Alter
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I051146S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,017.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $93.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,110.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $9,837.00
  • Tax Legal Description: W RIVERSIDE DRIVE 66 HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PK SUB L49 P34 PLATS, W C R 21/744 50 X 137.50
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X138.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 12100.0
  • Living Area: 1004.0
  • Building Area Total: 2008.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1004.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1004.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1952
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One
  • Year Remodeled: 2019
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 18
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Concrete
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 217 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #687598224

$130,000—
Jun 25, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200030384

$130,000—
Jun 25, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40049934

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #687598224

$130,000
06/25/2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200030384

$130,000
06/25/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40049934

$130,000

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

Public Records for 217 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,523 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,004 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21051146.

Schools near 217 Riverside Drive

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bates Academy
Public - PK to 8
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public - PK to 8
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public - PK to 8
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
PublicPK to 8

Carstens Elementary-Middle 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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This home: 217 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
$130,000
3
1,004
6,969
223 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
–
–
1,609
6,970
213 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
–
3
1
1,230
6,970
229 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
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1,922
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207 Riverside Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
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3
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