5261 Harvard Road

1,247 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,247
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully Updated Brick Home in East English Village Welcome to 5261 Harvard Rd, a charming and fully updated brick bungalow in the heart of East English Village, one of Detroit's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Just a short walk to East Warren Avenue, you'll enjoy the area's new restaurants, boutique shops, and a lively farmers market held weekly in the summer, along with special community events throughout the year. ?? Home Features & Recent Updates: ? Fully Renovated Kitchen – Modern...Beautifully Updated Brick Home in East English Village Welcome to 5261 Harvard Rd, a charming and fully updated brick bungalow in the heart of East English Village, one of Detroit's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Just a short walk to East Warren Avenue, you'll enjoy the area's new restaurants, boutique shops, and a lively farmers market held weekly in the summer, along with special community events throughout the year. ?? Home Features & Recent Updates: ? Fully Renovated Kitchen – Modern cabinetry, updated plumbing and electric, new sewer line. ? Updated Bathrooms – Stylish finishes blending modern comfort with classic charm ? Spacious Layout – 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,247 sq. ft. of living space ? Hardwood Floors Throughout – Timeless elegance and durability ? Large Backyard – A perfect space for outdoor relaxation or entertaining Built in 1935, this home combines historic character with contemporary upgrades, offering the best of both worlds. With easy access to major freeways, downtown Detroit, and the Grosse Pointe communities, you'll love the convenience of this prime location. THis home is eligible for the NEZ (property tax savings) ?? Don't miss this East English Village gem! Schedule your showing today.
  1. Listed by Ron Otto • Real Broker, LLC Troy
    P: (989)-370-1245 C: (989)-370-1245 ron@motusre.com

Property Details for 5261 Harvard Road

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS NO 2
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 04/23/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5261 Harvard Road

StatusClosed
MLS #60375922
Days on Market19
Taxes$1,849 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

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Building Information for 5261 Harvard Road

Stories2Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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$1,084 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$930

Property Taxes

$154

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5261 Harvard Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Frankfort & Harvard
  • Directions: Chandler Park west from Cadieux for one block then South on Harvard
  • Latitude: 42.40808501
  • Longitude: -82.93279896
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: W21I074612S
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,849.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 23688
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $250.00
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 148.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1247.0
  • Building Area Total: 2210.0
  • Living Area: 1247.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Length: 19.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Length: 7.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 8.0
Room 5
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Length: 7.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bath Full
  • Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Length: 7.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Length: 22.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Width: 17.0

Property History for 5261 Harvard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558772960

$183,000

+5.6% / yr

Apr 23, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250013214

$183,000
Apr 23, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60375922

$183,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558772960

$183,000

+5.6% / yr

04/23/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250013214

$183,000
04/23/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60375922

$183,000

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

Public Records for 5261 Harvard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,801 ($150 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,247 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,247 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21074612.Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5261 Harvard Road

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

Brown Ronald Academy
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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