• 5500 Kensington, Detroit, MI 48224
• District: 4
• Area: 2034^{Sq. Ft}
• Year Built:
• Water Line Cut: No
• Water Line Cut: No
• 0 Beds
• 0 Baths

Neighborhood: East English Village

Inspections have found extensive structural damage in the north wall of this house.  Like all Own It Now properties, the buyer has the option to demolish the structure after purchase.

Located in the desirable East English Village neighborhood, this striking Tudor-style duplex offers immediate curb appeal with its patterned stone and brick exterior, half-timbered facade, and arched entryway. The property features:

• 2 units, one up and one down
• Upper and lower rear porches
• Arched doorways
• Beautiful arched brick fireplaces
• Plaster decals
• Wood floors

This home is also a close proximity to restaurants and shopping along Mack Avenue, feather bowling at Cadieux Cafe, and the I-94 expressway.

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 the purchaser will be responsible for paying real property taxes assessed against the Property from July 1, 2014 and all future years.

The Detroit Land Bank will issue a Quit Claim Deed at closing, which transfers its interest in the property. The purchaser will be responsible for any delinquent taxes, water bills, or liens on the property. To learn if any back taxes are owed on the property, please call both the City Assessor's Office at 313-224-3560 and visit the Wayne County Treasurer’s website by clicking here (or you may call the Wayne County Treasurer at 313-224-5990). The purchaser will also be responsible for paying all current year real property taxes, as well as property taxes in all future years.

Buyers may opt to pay for title services after applying to purchase the property. Completing these title services will clear any back taxes or property title issues.  Please see “Optional Services” above for more information.

Note: This property is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS”. The Detroit Land Bank makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, or arising by operation of law, including, but not limited to, any warranty of condition, habitability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the physical condition or status of the title to this property.