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For sale
$119,900
8538 Ellsworth St, Detroit, MI 48238
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private primary suiteTwo well sized bedroomsSpacious and functional layout
- 44 days |
- 119 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Clayton Neal 248-288-3500,
KW Metro 248-288-3500
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261012044
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 X 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
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: 30 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: W16I006748S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Waterat Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LEYS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,900
- Annual tax amount: $905
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203K,Va Loan
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,412/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,900+11890%$104/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261012044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2020 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Detroit Land Bank Authority Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $3,200 +23.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $2,600 +1200% |
| 2023 | -- | $200 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | $548 | -- |
| 2015 | $548 | -- |
| 2013 | $548 | -- |
| 2010 | $548 | $15,125 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,187 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,102 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,102 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $54 | $19,054 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,499 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$801/mo
Principal & interest
$618
Property taxes
$183
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chalfonte
Getting around
38 / 100
Some TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary-Middle SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Mumford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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