5220 University Place

$58,000
Price
2
Beds
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 as a separate parcel 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.Great investment property set on a huge double lot. A huge double lot right next door as a separate parcel 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.
  1. Listed by Nancy Brooks • 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: 12/02/2025 01:13 PM

Property Details for 5220 University Place

StatusActive
MLS #25053083
Days on Market83
Taxes$1,408 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass 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

$400 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$283

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.
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
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 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
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
  • 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
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
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$58,000—
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$65,000—
Sep 20, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25030131

$79,999—
Jun 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25030131

$79,999—
Jun 13, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24062816

$63,500—
Dec 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24062816

$68,500—
Dec 4, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24053949

$68,500—
Oct 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24053949

$68,500—
Jan 21, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #663713260

$35,000

+13.5% / yr

Mar 24, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #271193288

$8,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$58,000
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25053083

$65,000
09/20/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25030131

$79,999
06/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25030131

$79,999
06/13/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24062816

$63,500
12/12/2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24062816

$68,500
12/04/2024

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24053949

$68,500
10/13/2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24053949

$68,500
01/21/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #663713260

$35,000

+13.5% / yr

03/24/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #271193288

$8,900

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 Record2020$436 ($36 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,001 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,001 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt454 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ Beckham
PublicPK to 8

Spain Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Marquette Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

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5220 University Place is a single family home for sale in Detroit, MI 48224. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2025 by eXp Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $58,000. It has been on the market for a total of 83 days and was last sold on January 21, 2020. This listing's school district is Detroit Public Schools Community District. Nearby schools include Edward 'Duke' Ellington @ Beckham, Spain Elementary-Middle School and Bates Academy. 5220 University Place is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,001 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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