For sale

$159,000

438 Franklin Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341

3beds

1,444sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1945

0.29 Acres Lot

$96,900 Zestimate^®

$110/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Walk-in closetsCeiling fansNeutral carpeting and paintRecently updated kitchen

Spacious traditional-style home ideally located near the M-1 Concourse offering a great blend of charm, updates, and convenience. Step inside to find a refreshed interior featuring a recently updated kitchen and full bath, hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms, and neutral carpeting and paint that create a clean, move-in-ready feel. Upstairs, the bedrooms are impressively sized with walk-in closets and ceiling fans, providing comfortable private retreats with plenty of storage. In addition there is a main floor generously sized Bedroom. The unfinished basement offers abundant space for storage, hobbies, or future finishing to suit your needs. Notable updates include Wallside windows (2016), furnace (09/25), and water heater (06/25). Convenient to major highways, shopping, dining, and entertainment. A fantastic opportunity—BATVAI. Sold strictly "As-Is".

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 209
Dimensions: 19 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 190
Dimensions: 19 X 10

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 X 7

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 130
Dimensions: 10 X 13

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 135
Dimensions: 15 X 9

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 204
Dimensions: 12 X 17

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fans

Appliances

Included: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,444

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Dimensions: 126 x 100

Details

Parcel number: 1905228032
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Basement, Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1945
Major remodel year: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: WILSON PARK

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Pontiac

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $110/sqft
Tax assessed value: $20,430
Annual tax amount: $1,230
Date on market: 2/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan

Estimated market value

$96,900

$76,000 - $119,000

$1,555/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/21/2026	Listed for sale	$159,000$110/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261010819 Report a problem
4/3/2025	Listing removed	$159,000$110/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20250010605 Report a problem
2/18/2025	Listed for sale	$159,000+736.8%$110/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20250010605 Report a problem
12/29/2014	Listing removed	$799$1/sqft
Source: refund Report a problem
12/4/2014	Sold	$19,000-5%$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/1/2014	Price change	$799-5.9%$1/sqft
Source: refund Report a problem
11/23/2014	Listed for rent	$849$1/sqft
Source: refund Report a problem
11/11/2014	Listed for sale	$20,000-33.3%$14/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Commerce #214116547 Report a problem
8/25/1997	Sold	$30,000$21/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,135 +6.6%	$31,130 +12.9%
2023	$1,064 +3%	$27,580 +15.3%
2022	$1,033 -0.5%	$23,910 +11.8%
2021	$1,038	$21,380 +10.5%
2020	--	$19,340 +14.7%
2019	$956 +544.1%	$16,860 +662.9%
2018	$148	$2,210
2017	--	$2,210 -9.8%
2016	--	$2,450
2015	--	$2,450 -82.2%
2014	--	$13,760 -44.1%
2011	--	$24,630 -18.3%
2010	$794 +1.2%	$30,130 -15.3%
2009	$784 +18.6%	$35,590 -41.6%
2005	$661	$60,990 +53.1%
2003	--	$39,840 +16.7%
2002	--	$34,130 +93.4%
2001	$774 -10.9%	$17,650 +3.2%
2000	$870	$17,110