For Sale5d on market
17136 Birchcrest Dr
Detroit, MI, 48221 • University District • Wayne County
$149,900
$104/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,440Sqft
0.08 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
KEANS SUB OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 10
University District
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
Located across from the University of Detroit Mercy campus, this unassuming solid brick bungalow punches above its weight with thoughtful interior updates. With three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, the home is freshly updated with a new kitchen, flooring, and a brand-new sewer line, plus an adorable mint-tiled bathroom. A driveway extends to the back of the property, and a ramp provides accessible entry to the back door. Practical updates make this home move-in-ready in the desirable University District neighborhood.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights solid brick bungalow, adorable mint-tiled bathroom, and three bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$988/month
Principal & Interest$788
Property Tax$150
Insurance$50
Down payment20% ($29,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $119,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
ParkingDriveway, No Garage
Lot3,484 sqft
Days on Zillow5 Days
Price/sqft$104
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1952
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, No Garage
BasementUnfinished
Lot3,484 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity District
Annual tax$3,559
Parcel02003612
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
No Garage
Construction
Brick
Pool Features
None
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
Second16×14 ft224 sqft
Bedroom
Entry12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom
Entry14×10 ft140 sqft
Other
Entry9×10 ft90 sqft
Other
BasementDining Room
Entry10×10 ft100 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market5
Est. value$151,300
Est. rent$1,495/mo
Tax rate1.83%
Price/sqft$104
On marketApr 1, 2026
PostedApr 2, 2026
Last sold$90,000
MLS updatedApr 5, 2026
Tour days9
Views534
Favorites8
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Detroit, MI, 48221
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 2, 2026Listed For Sale$149,900$104Realcomp II
Mar 20, 2026Listing Removed$1,500$1Realcomp II
Mar 19, 2026Listing Removed$145,000$101Realcomp II
Mar 18, 2026Pending Sale$145,000$101Realcomp II
Mar 17, 2026Listed For Rent$1,500$1Realcomp II
Feb 26, 2026Listing Removed$149,000$103Realcomp II
Jan 31, 2026Price Change$149,000$103Realcomp II
Jan 23, 2026Listing Removed$1,400$1Realcomp II
Jan 20, 2026Price Change$155,000$108Realcomp II
Jan 20, 2026Listed For Rent$1,400$1Realcomp II
Dec 31, 2025Price Change$169,000$117Realcomp II
Dec 9, 2025Price Change$185,000$128Realcomp II
Nov 13, 2025Listed For Sale$199,000$138Realcomp II
Apr 14, 2023Sold$90,000$63Realcomp II
Mar 18, 2023Pending Sale$104,900$73Realcomp II
Jan 16, 2023Listed For Sale$104,900$73Realcomp II
Jul 17, 2019Sold$70,500$49Public Record
May 27, 2019Listed For Sale$64,900$45Team LBR
Jun 9, 2016Sold$17,900$12Public Record
Apr 21, 2016Listed For Sale$17,900$12GWH Properties LLC
Mar 14, 2016Listing Removed$17,900$12GWH Properties LLC
Feb 12, 2016Listed For Sale$17,900$12GWH Properties LLC
Aug 25, 2015Sold$48,200$33Public Record
Nov 11, 2014Sold$48,200$33Public Record
Dec 31, 2013Listing Removed$64,000$44Owner
Oct 23, 2013Listed For Sale$64,000$44Owner
Apr 10, 2013Sold$29,000$20Public Record
Listed For Sale$149,900
Apr 2, 2026•$104/sqft•Realcomp II
Listing Removed$1,500
Mar 20, 2026•$1/sqft•Realcomp II
Listing Removed$145,000
Mar 19, 2026•$101/sqft•Realcomp II
Pending Sale$145,000
Mar 18, 2026•$101/sqft•Realcomp II
Listed For Rent$1,500
Mar 17, 2026•$1/sqft•Realcomp II
Listing Removed$149,000
Feb 26, 2026•$103/sqft•Realcomp II
Price Change$149,000
Jan 31, 2026•$103/sqft•Realcomp II
Listing Removed$1,400
Jan 23, 2026•$1/sqft•Realcomp II
Price Change$155,000
Jan 20, 2026•$108/sqft•Realcomp II
Listed For Rent$1,400
Jan 20, 2026•$1/sqft•Realcomp II
Price Change$169,000
Dec 31, 2025•$117/sqft•Realcomp II
Price Change$185,000
Dec 9, 2025•$128/sqft•Realcomp II
Listed For Sale$199,000
Nov 13, 2025•$138/sqft•Realcomp II
Sold$90,000
Apr 14, 2023•$63/sqft•Realcomp II
Pending Sale$104,900
Mar 18, 2023•$73/sqft•Realcomp II
Listed For Sale$104,900
Jan 16, 2023•$73/sqft•Realcomp II
Sold$70,500
Jul 17, 2019•$49/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$64,900
May 27, 2019•$45/sqft•Team LBR
Sold$17,900
Jun 9, 2016•$12/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$17,900
Apr 21, 2016•$12/sqft•GWH Properties LLC
Listing Removed$17,900
Mar 14, 2016•$12/sqft•GWH Properties LLC
Listed For Sale$17,900
Feb 12, 2016•$12/sqft•GWH Properties LLC
Sold$48,200
Aug 25, 2015•$33/sqft•Public Record
Sold$48,200
Nov 11, 2014•$33/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$64,000
Dec 31, 2013•$44/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$64,000
Oct 23, 2013•$44/sqft•Owner
Sold$29,000
Apr 10, 2013•$20/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
20 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025—$22,000
Apr 7, 2024—$17,100
Apr 7, 2023—$19,100
Apr 7, 2022—$18,000
Apr 7, 2021—$14,600
Apr 7, 2020$1,003$14,600
Apr 7, 2019$955$11,300
Apr 7, 2018$955$9,700
Apr 7, 2017—$8,100
Apr 7, 2016$1,670$17,300
Apr 7, 2015$1,670$15,000
Apr 7, 2013$1,879$18,791
Apr 7, 2010$1,670$27,550
Apr 7, 2009—$33,597
Apr 7, 2008—$39,066
Apr 7, 2007—$40,068
Apr 7, 2005$194$37,979
Apr 7, 2004—$36,873
Apr 7, 2001$1,205$14,477
Apr 7, 2000$1,095$14,028
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Detroit, MI • Wayne County
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