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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the DLBA offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.
With its enclosed porch and light-filled interior, this prewar American Bungalow offers a cozy and cheerful living experience to the prospective buyer. Built in 1925, the property features:
A sizable yard with a mature pine tree and detached garage
The enclosed front porch provides the enviable combination of shelter and sunlight in a perch above this pleasant block in Detroit’s Boynton neighborhood.
Nearby amenities include:
The highly-regarded Kemeny Recreation Center
Dining staples of adjacent Oakwood Heights
I-75 expressway
Shopping and restaurant options of Downriver towns
The property will require a number of repairs and renovations, and bidders should review the attached pre-sale inspection report for more information. Please also note that the purchaser will be responsible for paying real property taxes assessed against the Property from July 1, 2014 and all future years.
Finally, please note that any discounts (i.e. City Employee Discount); on the purchase 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.