Put your home to work - either as a smart house hack, or high-yield investment. Live in Detroit history while your home pays the bills. This beautifully renovated duplex, with included side lot, sits in the Lawrence Park neighborhood, just outside the iconic Boston-Edison District, placing you minutes from Wayne State University, Henry Ford Hospital and New Center. Quick access to the Lodge also makes trips Downtown or the nearby suburbs a breeze. Thoughtfully restored in 2018, the home blends timeless character with modern comfort so you can move right in and start enjoying it — or make it fully rented for passive income. Inside you’ll find: Completely updated systems – new electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, including first floor central air; New roof, windows, and doors inside and out; Freshly finished interiors with new drywall and modern touches throughout; Two stylish kitchens with stainless steel appliances; Fully renovated bathrooms; A large, paved parking area in the rear. The attic offers an opportunity for a future third floor upgrade. Enjoy this worry-free investment — all in a location that connects you to everything Detroit has to offer. This is your chance to own a piece of history, build equity, and let your home work for you. The side lot address is 1208 Lawrence.
For sale
$314,900
1202 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI 48202
4beds
2,058sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1913
-- sqft lot
$311,900 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 40 days |
- 527 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 28, 2026 at 04:06pm
Listed by:
Jan Dijkers 313-658-6400,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse 313-658-6400
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261012409
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,058
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, Paved
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 129
Details
- Parcel number: 06003001
- Zoning description: MultiFamily
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Upper Lower Apartment
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Volts 220, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: LAWRENCE PARK
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,698
- Annual tax amount: $570
- Date on market: 3/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$311,900
$296,000 - $327,000
$1,369/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $314,900$153/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | $314,900$153/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $314,900+5%$153/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | $299,999$146/sqft |
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| 10/22/2022 | Price change | $299,999-10.4%$146/sqft |
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| 9/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $334,900$163/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,325-5.4%$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/31/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $5,200 +20.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $4,300 +72% |
| 2023 | -- | $2,500 +8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $2,300 -11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,600 |
| 2020 | $570 +67.7% | $2,600 |
| 2019 | $340 | -- |
| 2018 | $340 | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | $1,367 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,367 +20.7% | $9,600 -15.2% |
| 2013 | $1,133 -17.1% | $11,325 -24.6% |
| 2010 | $1,367 | $15,018 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,066 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,730 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,730 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $149 | $18,701 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,156 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,035/mo
Principal & interest
$1555
Property taxes
$480
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gateway
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Thirkell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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