5220 University Place

1,001 Sq. Ft.
$58 / Sq. Ft.
1,001
Sq. Ft.
$58
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great investment property set on a huge double lot,
A huge double lot right next door is a separate parcel that can be purchased as a package to develop, put a tiny home, container home, extend, fence in or grow a garden, the possiblities are endless. Entertaining at home would be epic! Can be sold as a pakage or solo. MLS 25053085 Will entertain all reasonable offers. Probate property subject to court approval. Motion has already been filed, just need an offer.
Great investment property set on a huge double lot,
A huge double lot right next door is a separate parcel that can be purchased as a package to develop, put a tiny home, container home, extend, fence in or grow a garden, the possiblities are endless. Entertaining at home would be epic! Can be sold as a pakage or solo. MLS 25053085 Will entertain all reasonable offers. Probate property subject to court approval. Motion has already been filed, just need an offer.
  1. Listed by Nancy Brooks • Brokerage DRE #6505375382 • eXp Realty, LLC
    P: (248)-579-9516 C: (248)-579-9516 nancy.brooks@exprealty.com

Amenities

  • Basement
  • Bungalow
  • Detached Parking
  • Fence
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air
  • Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 03/19/2026 11:57 AM

Property Details for 5220 University Place

StatusPending
MLS #25053083
Days on Market152
Taxes$1,408 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

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Building Information for 5220 University Place

Stories1Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$409 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$117

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5220 University Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Southampton and Frankfort Ave
  • Municipality: Detroit City
  • Area - Major: Wayne County - 100
  • Street #: 5220
  • Street Name: University
  • Suffix: Place
  • City: Detroit
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48224
  • County: Wayne
  • Latitude: 42.410964
  • Longitude: -82.923439
  • Area - Minor: Wayne County - 100
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 15850.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 21077344.
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 39000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.15
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1001.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1001.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Square Footage: 6534.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: E UNIVERSITY PL 26 FARMBROOK SUB L51 P79 PLATS, W C R 21/849 48 X 133.69
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Substructure: Michigan Basement
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 0
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 1
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 376.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, Land Contract

Property History for 5220 University Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

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Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$65,000—
Jan 28, 2026

Contract Out

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

—
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$65,000
01/28/2026

Contract Out

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

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

Public Records for 5220 University Place

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,505 ($125 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,001 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,001 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21077344.Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5220 University Place

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

Marquette Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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