c.1925 Five Bedroom Affordable Michigan Bungalow $59,900
$59,900
Welcome to this charming 5-bedroom, 1-bath affordable Michigan bungalow, offering a comfortable living room, dining room, and kitchen—plus two bedrooms conveniently located downstairs and three additional bedrooms upstairs.
One of the home’s true highlights is the expansive front porch, an inviting spot to relax and enjoy warm summer days and evenings with family and friends.
Perfect for owner-occupant looking for sweat equity or investor looking to add to portfolio. Last rented with Section 8 for roughly $1,700+. The kitchen was updated in 2023 and suffered a grease fire, the walls have been painted. Seller completed some of the repairs after the tenant was removed and had the entire home repainted. Home will need cleaning, tlc and some repairs. The fifth bedroom/bonus room on the upper level can be a versatile space for young children, teenagers, or a sitting room for relaxation. This bedroom is also a walkthrough. Most of the online photos were prior to tenant moving in to show what the home could look like restored again. The ending photos shows what some of the rooms look like currently painted. The basement of this home has be freshly painted, giving it a finished look that can be transformed into an entertaining theater or recreation room. Close to I-75 Freeway, Supermarkets, Convenient Stores, Schools – Henry Ford and Miller Elementary, Mumford High School and Public Library. MUST SEE EASY SHOWINGS!
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- Circa 1925
19174 Marx St, Highland Park, MI 48203 $59,900
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: TINA M HAMILTON
Pros
- Housing value (especially compared to many big cities): You can often find more space for your money than in many other metros.
- Big-city opportunities, smaller-city feel: Major sports/arts/music, plus a strong “community scene” in many areas.
- Neighborhood diversity + reinvention: Lots of areas have their own identity, and some parts have seen steady growth in recent years.
- Cost of living can be lower than peers: In many categories, everyday expenses can be more manageable than in some other large cities.
- Food culture: Detroit is known for a strong restaurant scene (including lots of local spots and classic diners/grills).
Cons
- Safety is neighborhood-dependent: Crime rates vary widely by area and even by block—so you’ll want to research specific streets and spend time there at different times of day.
- Quality/consistency of city services can vary: Things like road conditions, litter, and general upkeep may be less consistent than you’d expect in some other metros.
- Weather: Winters are real (cold, snow, ice). If you’re not used to it, that can be a major lifestyle adjustment.
- Commute/transport tradeoffs: Detroit isn’t always easy to navigate without a car depending on where you live and where you work; transit coverage is improving but not uniform.
- Job-market matching can be uneven: There are opportunities, but the best fit depends heavily on your industry/role and how flexible you are with location.
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