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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.
This charming canalfront home was built in 1912 and has over 1,200 square feet of living space. This home will appeal to many buyers. The amenities of this home will include:
Spacious Yard
Canal Access to Detroit River and Lake St. Clair
Sweeping California-Bungalow-Style Porch
Hot Tub
Convenient First Floor Bedrooms
This home, situated in the ever-charming Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood, enjoys nearby amenities, such as:
Two riverfront parks, Alfred Ford and Riverfront Lakewood
Highly-regarded Maheras-Gentry Park
Retail and dining options along East Jefferson and in nearby Grosse Pointe
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.