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5258 Kensington Ave, Detroit, MI, 48224

$199,900

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$2,374*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,562 SqFt
$128/SqFt
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5258 Kensington Ave, Detroit$199,900

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$2,374*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1928
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
BasementYes
FireplaceNatural, Living Room
MLS #20240083945
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers

About 5258 Kensington Ave

Welcome to this captivating French Tudor-style home nestled in the highly desirable East English Village! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers timeless charm with all the modern conveniences. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors throughout, a spacious and inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a newly updated gourmet kitchen. The bathrooms have been thoughtfully renovated, blending classic style with a fresh, modern touch. At the top of the staircase, you’ll find a charming office or library space that opens to a private balcony, perfect for working, unwinding, or curling up with a book in the open air. Just minutes from Grosse Pointe, you'll enjoy easy access to great shopping, dining, and local amenities. This home comes with a long list of valuable updates: new windows, a concrete driveway, a full tear-off roof from 2020, vinyl siding, gutters, fresh paint, upgraded attic insulation, and a reverse osmosis system for purified drinking water. Stainless steel appliances are included, and immediate occupancy means you can move right in to enjoy all the thoughtful updates in this wonderfully restored home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,562 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Showcase Realty
  • Office Phone: (248) 360-2900
  • Listing Agent: Alex Hagopian

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Smoke Alarm, Circuit Breakers, High Spd Internet Avail
  • Fireplace: Natural, Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Lighting, Fenced

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Turn right onto Kensington from from Frankfort

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $199,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $128/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $524
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Detroit, MI

City

Med. Sold Price

$85K

Med. Price/SqFt

$73

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

475

5258 Kensington Ave vs Detroit

16 DAYS ON ROCKET

-29 Days

$199,900

+$114.9K More

$128/SqFt

+$54 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $114.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $54/SqFt more than other homes in Detroit, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • MLS Number: #20240083945

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Showcase Realty
  • Office Phone: (248) 360-2900
  • Listing Agent: Alex Hagopian

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 01, 2020Home Sold
$85,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$524$16,800
2020$902$16,200
2018$902$10,500
2017$901$9,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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/10

  • Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School

  • 9740 McKinney St

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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/10

  • Wayne Elementary School

  • 10633 Courville St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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/10

  • Carleton Elementary School

  • 11724 Casino St

  • 1.51 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,456. The most common annual income of people living in Detroit, MI is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5258 Kensington Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5258 Kensington Ave property is $199,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 5258 Kensington Ave is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48224.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 5258 Kensington Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $524 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 1, 2020 for $85,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5258 Kensington Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5258 Kensington Ave is 1,562 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5258 Kensington Ave is 1928.

Rocket Homes›Michigan›Wayne County›Detroit›48224›5258 Kensington Ave

This home is located at 5258 Kensington Ave in Detroit, MI and zip code 48224 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 1,562 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $199,900.

While more than 125 listings in Detroit, MI in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 93 listings sold at asking price, and more than 257 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Detroit, MI between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 11.2%. In October 2024 median list price was $85,000 and the average listing age was 45 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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