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*Please note: this is a bundled sale for both 17481 Alwyne and 17487 Alwyne.
Built in 1925 and 1926, these connected multi-unit homes would be great for a large family or as an investment opportunity. With over 7,100 square feet of living space, the properties include many desirable features, such as:
Front Porch
Fireplaces
Wood Floors
Cove Ceilings
**Our records indicate that this house is on City’s Dangerous Buildings list. In order to remove it from the Dangerous Buildings list, you will have to pay the city a fee ($134) and go through the building department’s process.** PLEASE NOTE: 17481 Alwyne and 17487 Alwyne are both on this list.
Located in Detroit’s Palmer Park neighborhood, the home is conveniently situated near area amenities such as:
University of Detroit Mercy
Palmer Park
Detroit Golf Club
Dinning and retail options along Woodward Avenue
Purchasers should plan on making a range of repairs to the property, and bidders are strongly encouraged to review the attached Inspection/Condition 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.
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.
Please note that the rehab cost will often cost more than the winning bid price. Failure to bring a property up to code within 6 months will result in forfeiture of property (9 months for historic properties). Auction dates are subject to change. Check the site regularly to be aware of any schedule changes.
Public Notice
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DETROIT LAND BANK IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ACCESS TO OR ENTRANCE UPON SUCH PROPERTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY CONSTITUTES TRESPASS, AND IS A VIOLATION OF MICHIGAN LAW. TRESPASSERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.