Last Sold Price
3 beds1,570 sqft$92/sqft
5540 Audubon Road, Detroit, MI 48224

Description

This inviting home in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood comes with plenty of updates. This mostly finished renovation is priced to allow the buyer to add their own custom finishes and personal touches. The living room features a unique natural fireplace, perfect for entertaining and cozy gatherings with family and friends. A charming three-season porch overlooks the lush backyard and provides additional space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. A large kitchen has been updated with beautiful green...This inviting home in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood comes with plenty of updates. This mostly finished renovation is priced to allow the buyer to add their own custom finishes and personal touches. The living room features a unique natural fireplace, perfect for entertaining and cozy gatherings with family and friends. A charming three-season porch overlooks the lush backyard and provides additional space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. A large kitchen has been updated with beautiful green Shaker-style cabinets, new countertops, and a stylish backsplash. (The ceiling awaits a new paint job) A first-floor half bath adds convenience, while the second level offers three nicely sized bedrooms and a spacious full bathroom. Updates include the kitchen, both bathrooms, PEX plumbing, flooring, electrical, and much more. Abundant storage throughout.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bill Swanson • Brokerage DRE #6505432270 • O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC
    P: (313) 506-5471 C: (313) 506-5471 bill@oconnordetroit.com

Property Details for 5540 Audubon Road

Status
MLS #
20261042233
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$2,641 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Subdivision Name
A M Campaus Three Mile Drive Add
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Senior Community
No

Location

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Building Information for 5540 Audubon Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$952 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$732

Property Taxes

$220

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5540 Audubon Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C041
  • Directions: In Morningside
  • Latitude: 42.407183
  • Longitude: -82.940046
  • Cross Street: Warren
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I071913S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,373.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $268.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,641.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $28,687.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E AUDUBON 179 A M CAMPAUS THREE MILE DR ADD SUB L46 P78 PLATS, WCR 21/698 39 X 143.88
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Driveway
  • Garage Dimensions: 20x22
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 39.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 39X143.88
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 39
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 41200.0
  • Living Area: 1570.0
  • Building Area Total: 2390.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1570.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 820.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Prior Listing
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1939
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 7
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 13
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 5
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 13
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 5540 Audubon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #61000078

$144,000
Jul 29, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261042233

$144,000
Jun 15, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #61000078

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #61000078

$144,000
07/29/2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261042233

$144,000
06/15/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #61000078

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

Public Records for 5540 Audubon Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,373 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,570 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,570 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21071913.

Schools near 5540 Audubon 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5540 Audubon Road, Detroit, MI 48224
$144,000
3
1,570
5,662
$135,000
3
1,450
5,577
4
2
1,677
5,663
4
1
1,152
5,663
$25,000
4
1,510
5,663
$80,000
4
1,324
6,534

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