Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,501 sqft$70/sqft
5978 Harvard Road, Detroit, MI 48224
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,160 sq ftLot Size
1948Year Built
$70/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Co-list w/Pete Schummer. Prime E. EnglishVillage colonial. Outstanding traffic flow--perfect for entertaining. Hdwd.flrs,NFP,Lg.updated Kit. ,Formal DR,Fla. Rm.,1/2 BA off Kit. ,fin. bsmt.Co-list w/Pete Schummer. Prime E. EnglishVillage colonial. Outstanding traffic flow--perfect for entertaining. Hdwd.flrs,NFP,Lg.updated Kit. ,Formal DR,Fla. Rm.,1/2 BA off Kit. ,fin. bsmt.
  • Listed by: Mary Lou Ferrante 313.884.0600 suzanneo@realestateone.com Brokerage DRE #6505271998 • Johnstone & Johnstone
Listing closed: 12/17/1998 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 58000372690

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$102,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Detroit, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5978 Harvard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,336 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,160 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: CLB
  • Latitude: 42.413404
  • Longitude: -82.935654
  • Cross Street: S. OF HARPER / W. OF CADIEUX
  • MLS Area Major: Area05055Det Con Mors Grat Hstn7Mack
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I074482S008
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,080.24
  • Tax Amount Winter: $255.94
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,336.18
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 5 OF THE HARPER CHANDLER SUB.
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 43 x 120
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 34900.0
  • Living Area: 1501.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1501.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: Two
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 6
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 8
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Three Season Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5978 Harvard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 1998

Sold

Realcomp #58000372690

$105,000
Nov 17, 1998

Contract Signed

Realcomp #58000372690

Oct 11, 1998

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #58000372690

$109,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/1998

Sold

Realcomp #58000372690

$105,000
11/17/1998

Contract Signed

Realcomp #58000372690

10/11/1998

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #58000372690

$109,900

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

Public Records for 5978 Harvard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,180 ($98 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,466 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,466 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21074482.008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5978 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5978 Harvard Road, Detroit, MI 48224
$105,000
3
1,501
5,160
$63,000
3
1,400
5,400
$167,500
3
1,284
5,227
$23,000
3
995
5,160
1
1,004
5,227
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