Don’t miss this large 4-bedroom, 2-bath colonial offering room to grow and endless possibilities. This home provides the space, layout, and character perfect for someone ready to bring their vision to life. With its classic colonial design, multiple living areas, and abundant square footage, the property is ideal for remodeling, expanding, or creating your dream home. Whether you’re an investor looking for a value-add opportunity or a buyer wanting a project with huge upside, this home is full of potential from top to bottom.
For sale
$80,000
28 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
4beds
1,197sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic colonial design
- 132 days |
- 477 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Jacalyn Cone 313-999-3983,
Century 21 Curran & Oberski 313-274-7200
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251046321
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 4
- Dimensions: 2 X 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 4
- Dimensions: 2 X 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 4
- Dimensions: 2 X 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 4
- Dimensions: 2 X 2
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 9
- Dimensions: 3 X 3
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 9
- Dimensions: 3 X 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,197 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,197
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 50007130016000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: RAUPPS & OULMANN RESUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: River Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $67/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,717
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 132 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,647/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000+300%$67/sqft |
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| 2/4/2021 | Sold | $20,000$17/sqft |
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| 9/24/2020 | Sold | $20,000$17/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Listing removed | $20,000$17/sqft |
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| 2/3/2020 | Pending sale | $20,000$17/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $20,000-42.7%$17/sqft |
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| 10/28/2019 | Listing removed | $34,900$29/sqft |
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| 9/25/2019 | Price change | $34,900-12.5%$29/sqft |
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| 8/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $39,900+1496%$33/sqft |
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| 2/17/2009 | Sold | $2,500-96.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2006 | Sold | $72,250-2.4%$60/sqft |
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| 2/16/2005 | Sold | $74,000+722.2%$62/sqft |
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| 1/14/2004 | Sold | $9,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $31,700 +29.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $24,400 +32.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $18,400 +19.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $15,400 +19.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $12,900 |
| 2020 | $1,091 -55% | $12,900 +13.2% |
| 2019 | $2,424 | $11,400 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,424 | $10,200 -1.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $10,400 -1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,773 | $10,600 -16.5% |
| 2015 | $2,773 +35.9% | $12,700 -40.7% |
| 2013 | $2,040 -26.4% | $21,400 +2.4% |
| 2012 | $2,773 | $20,900 -15% |
| 2010 | -- | $24,600 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,500 -0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,700 -3.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $26,700 +16.6% |
| 2005 | $1,337 | $22,900 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $21,600 +113.9% |
| 2001 | $845 +18.3% | $10,097 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $714 | $9,784 |
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Est. payment
$535/mo
Principal & interest
$413
Property taxes
$122
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Neighborhood: 48218
Nearby schools
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- 1/10Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10River Rouge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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