5981 Harvard Road

Sold 10/27/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$155,000

3 beds1 bath1,811 sqft

5981 Harvard Road, Detroit, MI 48224

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

1937Year Built

$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great curb appeal on this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,311 sqft brick bungalow on a great block in the award-winning East English Village neighborhood of Detroit’s east side. Price reflects room to add value with your finishing touches. This home is situated on one of the few blocks in the neighborhood with a one-way street, which results in less vehicular traffic than a typical block in EEV. Many original details, hardware and fixtures have been well-maintained, while recent updates include freshly...Great curb appeal on this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,311 sqft brick bungalow on a great block in the award-winning East English Village neighborhood of Detroit’s east side. Price reflects room to add value with your finishing touches. This home is situated on one of the few blocks in the neighborhood with a one-way street, which results in less vehicular traffic than a typical block in EEV. Many original details, hardware and fixtures have been well-maintained, while recent updates include freshly painted interior, new overhead lights / switches / outlets, new carpet upstairs, new toilet, newer concrete driveway slabs, new driveway gates, newer roof and insulation, new door locks and knobs, newer vinyl windows and quality blinds throughout. Kitchen updated w/ ceramic tile planks, freshly sanded and painted cabinets and drawers. Natural wood-burning fireplace and tasteful surround in living room. Partially finished basement w/ knotty pine paneling wall includes built-in shelves, cabinets, and faux fireplace. Large 19’x26’ upstairs bedroom w/ brand new carpet includes walk-in cedar closet plus a walk-in storage room which could be finished for additional living space. Oversized driveway on a relatively large 40’ x 148’ lot with fenced-in backyard and 2-car garage w/ high roofline and electrical service. Great sunlight exposure around the entire property makes for ideal gardening and outdoor entertaining conditions. Concrete porches front and back are in great shape. Short 4.5 block 0.6 mile walk or bike ride to East Warren Ave, currently undergoing $8.2M streetscape makeover and commercial corridor revitalization efforts. Easy access to I-94 + all of Metro Detroit.

Listed by: Ryan Lally 313.288.0434 Ryan@RyanLally.com Brokerage DRE #6505422259 • KW Grosse Pointe
Listed by: Marianne Mouton 586.489.8516 mmouton@kw.com Brokerage DRE #6505422259 • KW Grosse Pointe

Listing closed: 10/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20230042920

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Principal and Interest

$827

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Property Information for 5981 Harvard Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wayne County
Subdivision Name: EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS NO 2
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Waterfront: No
Senior Community: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1937
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: N of Chandler Park Drive / W of Cadieux
Latitude: 42.41322491

Longitude: -82.93628882
Cross Street: N of Chandler Park Drive / W of Cadieux
MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Direction Faces: West

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: W21I074572S
Tax Assessed Value: $14,170.00

Tax Legal Description: W HARVARD 616 EASTERN HEIGHTS LAND COS SUB NO 2 L52 P42 PLATS, W C R 21/767 40 X 148.4A
Association: No

School Information

High School District: Detroit

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage: Yes

Parking Features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Front

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Property

Lot Information

Frontage Length: 40.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.14

Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 148.00
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Feet: 40
Road Frontage Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

State Equalized Value: 35300.0
Living Area: 1811.0

Building Area Total: 2301.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1311.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
Below Grade Total Area: 990.0
Class Name: Residential
Living Area Source: Public Records
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1937

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps

Foundation Details: Basement, Block
Levels: One And One Half
Year Remodeled: 2023
Roof: Asphalt
Stories Total: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Basement: Partially Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Rooms Total: 7
Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas

Exterior Features

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Pool Private: No

Room Information

Room 1

Room Length: 11.0
Room Width: 12.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 2

Room Length: 13.0
Room Width: 11.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Level: Entry

Room Type: Bath Full

Room 4

Room Length: 16.0
Room Width: 12.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Length: 10.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 6

Room Length: 19.0
Room Width: 26.0

Room Flooring: Carpet
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 7

Room Length: 9.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 8

Room Level: Basement
Room Type: Laundry

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Rental

Rent Information

Existing Lease: No
Pets Allowed: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Yes

Rent Spree: No

Property History for 5981 Harvard Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 27, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1522218642	$155,000	+18.3% / yr
Oct 27, 2023	Sold Realcomp #20230042920	$155,000	—
Oct 27, 2023	Sold MiRealSource #60256906	$155,000	—
Oct 4, 2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #20230042920		—
Oct 3, 2023	Contract Signed MiRealSource #60256906		—
Sep 20, 2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #20230042920	$150,000	—
Sep 20, 2023	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #60256906	$150,000	—
Aug 15, 2011	Sold Realcomp #211074022	$20,000	—
Aug 15, 2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #211074022		—
Aug 12, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #314634611	$20,000	—
Jul 13, 2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #211074022	$19,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/27/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1522218642	$155,000 +18.3% / yr
10/27/2023	Sold Realcomp #20230042920	$155,000
10/27/2023	Sold MiRealSource #60256906	$155,000
10/04/2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #20230042920	—
10/03/2023	Contract Signed MiRealSource #60256906	—
09/20/2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #20230042920	$150,000
09/20/2023	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #60256906	$150,000
08/15/2011	Sold Realcomp #211074022	$20,000
08/15/2011	Contract Signed Realcomp #211074022	—
08/12/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #314634611	$20,000
07/13/2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #211074022	$19,000

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

Public Records for 5981 Harvard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,344 ($279 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,311 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt990 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningR1CountyWAYNEAPN21074572.

Schools near 5981 Harvard Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	11.7 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	13.0 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.8 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women	Public - Serves this home	PK to 12	5.8 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy	Public - Nearby school	3 to 8	1.3 mi
NR	St. Matthew Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	11.7 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	13.0 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women PublicPK to 12 Serves this home	5.8 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy Public3 to 8 Nearby school	1.3 mi
NR	St. Matthew Elementary School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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