• 16540 Birwood, Detroit, MI 48221
• District: 2
• Area: 1418^{Sq. Ft}
• Year Built:
• Water Line Cut: No
• Water Line Cut: No
• 0 Beds
• 0 Baths

Neighborhood: Fitzgerald/Marygrove

Built in 1929, this attractive brick Tudor-style home would be ideal for a variety of buyers. With over 1,400 square feet of living space, the home contains:

• Front porch
• Cove ceilings
• Fireplace
• Arched entryways
• Bathroom with original subway tile

Located on a pleasant block in Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood, the property benefits from its close proximity to a number of amenities, including:

• Marygrove College
• Newly-constructed Mumford High School
• University of Detroit, Mercy
• The shopping and dining options of the resurgent Livernois Corridor

Purchasers should plan on making a range of repairs to the property, and bidders are strongly encouraged to review the attached Pre-Sale Inspection Report for more detail. Please also note that at closing the purchaser will be responsible for paying all properly-assessed property taxes not otherwise exempt pursuant to the statutory authority of the Detroit Land Bank.

Properties purchased between November 1st, 2015 and March 1st, 2016 will receive an automatic 90-day extension. In other words, purchasers will have 9 months to rehabilitate the property, or 12 months for properties located within an historic district.

Finally, please note that any discounts on the purchase (i.e. the city employee discount); will be granted at the time of closing on the sale. The purchaser will be charged $1,000.00 upon winning the bid, regardless of any discounts.