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$2,136 Closing Credit¹
#20251007104, Jessica Crossland, Listing office: LPT Realty, LLC
$159,900 List price
13734 Backus St Southgate, MI 48195
$1,899
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,761 sqft
0.10 acres
$91 / sqft
House
Property details
About 13734 Backus St
Charming Opportunity in Sought-After Southgate! Discover the potential in this delightful bungalow nestled in one of Southgate’s most desirable neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home offers a rare blend of character, location, and future possibility. Step inside to find a cozy main floor layout with two well-sized bedrooms, a bright living room with spotlight all over, new paint and new flooring - a new updated house, and a fully updated kitchen ready for your personal touch. But the true gem lies above — the spacious attic is already accessible via a full staircase and offers ample room for conversion into a large third bedroom, home office, or creative studio. With a little vision, you can transform this space into a stunning upper-level retreat. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a savvy investor, this property is bursting with potential. Surrounded by mature homes and close to top schools, parks, shops, and transit, the location is unbeatable.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,761 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #20250035534
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: No Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $159,900
- Price/SqFt: $90
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,464
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Trenton Road to Backus
- Year Built: 1950
- Living Area: 1,761 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 20250035534
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Got KeyD Realty
- Office Phone: (313) 228-5710
- Listing Agent: Ali M Beydoun
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2016 | Home Sold | $55,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,200 | $3,464 |
| 2023 | $62,100 | $- |
| 2022 | $56,000 | $2,673 |
| 2021 | $50,400 | $2,673 |
| 2020 | $45,200 | $2,520 |
| 2018 | $36,800 | $2,520 |
| 2017 | $34,600 | $2,064 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Grogan Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•13300 Burns St
3
Fordline Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•14775 Fordline St
5
Shelters Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•12600 Fordline St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,753. Typical income of Southgate, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Kia
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 13734 Backus St
The listing price of 13734 Backus St property is $159,900.
The property 13734 Backus St is a house located in Southgate, Michigan, 48195.
Active Listing: 13734 Backus St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 13734 Backus St are: Grogan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fordline Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shelters Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Creative Montessori Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Davidson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Asher School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Anderson High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,464 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 16, 2016 for $55,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 13734 Backus St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 13734 Backus St is 1,761 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 13734 Backus St is 1950.
This home is located at 13734 Backus St in Southgate, MI and zip code 48195. This 1,761 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $159,900.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Southgate, MI there were more than 16 sold above asking price, over 10 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Southgate, MI increased by 6.3% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 18 days, the median list price was $200,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.