259 Riverside Drive

Detroit, MI 48215

$50,105
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,044 Sq. Ft.
$48 / Sq. Ft.
1,044
Sq. Ft.
$48
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 6/26/19
Sold 6/26/19

Description

Take advantage of Detroit's investment, along with the $5,000,000 invested by Roger Penske, in the rebirth of the Jefferson - Chalmers area. This 3-bedroom 1,044 square foot brick ranch is just 2 blocks from the entrance to Ford Park along the Detroit River. Situated between Jefferson Ave. and the river, it is the place to be. Note that the owner has turned the water off. The lucky future resident or investor will find this a bargain. Highest and best offer due by Wednesday, June 19. NO Sign.Take advantage of Detroit's investment, along with the $5,000,000 invested by Roger Penske, in the rebirth of the Jefferson - Chalmers area. This 3-bedroom 1,044 square foot brick ranch is just 2 blocks from the entrance to Ford Park along the Detroit River. Situated between Jefferson Ave. and the river, it is the place to be. Note that the owner has turned the water off. The lucky future resident or investor will find this a bargain. Highest and best offer due by Wednesday, June 19. NO Sign.
  1. Listed by Mitchell Simmer • Brokerage DRE #6503289780 • Real Estate One-W Blmfld
    P: (248)-851-4100 C: (248)-342-1143 MSIMMER@REALESTATEONE.COM

Property Details for 259 Riverside Drive

Subdivision Name
HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK SUB (PLATS)
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/26/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 259 Riverside Drive

StatusSold
MLS #219049578
Days on Market3
Taxes$1,160 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyWayne County
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Location

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Building Information for 259 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$351 per month

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Principal and Interest

$255

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 259 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jefferson to Dickerson/Lenox, Left on Averhill, Right on Riverside
  • Latitude: 42.359635
  • Longitude: -82.943385
  • Cross Street: s of Jefferson/e of Connor
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I051138S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,059.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $101.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,160.00
  • Tax Legal Description: W RIVERSIDE DRIVE 74 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
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00X137.50
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 50
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1044.0
  • Building Area Total: 2088.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1044.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1044.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1953
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 6
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 7
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 259 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #650572528

$50,105—
Jun 26, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #219049578

$50,105—
Jun 26, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21615313

$50,105—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #650572528

$50,105
06/26/2019

Sold

Realcomp #219049578

$50,105
06/26/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #21615313

$50,105

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

Public Records for 259 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,770 ($147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21051138.

Schools near 259 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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