Built in 1949, this brick home features many charming qualities that would be attractive to a variety of purchasers. With nearly 1,000 square feet of living space, the home also contains:
Bay window
Front porch
Detached 2-car garage
Intact kitchen cabinets and counters
Intact bathroom
Wood floors
Cove ceilings
Located in the Franklin Park neighborhood, this home is well-situated near a variety of amenities, such as:
Many parks, including Fitzpatrick-Warwick Playground, Greenview Wadsworth, Weaver-Penrod, Fitzpatrick, Stein Playground, and River Rouge Park
Easy access to the Southfield Freeway and I-96
Retail and dining options along Joy, Chicago, and Plymouth Roads
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.
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.