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$89,900

17197 Rutherford St Detroit, MI 48235

3 beds
1 full
883 sqft
0.10 acres
$102 / sqft
House

Property details

About 17197 Rutherford St

CHARMING BRICK BUNGALOW HOME LOCATED SOUTH OF MCNICHOLS AND WEST OF GREENFIELD. THIS PROPERTY FEATURES INVITING LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, TWO BEDROOMS AND BATH ON THE MAIN FLOOR, AND A SPRAWLING PRIMARY BEDROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INVESTOR! PREVIOUS TENANT WAS A SECTION 8 TENANT. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN WELL MAINTENED AND MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR S8 HOUSING. PROPERTY IS SOLD AS-IS. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ESTIMATED AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED. ALL SHOWINGS REQUIRE A LICENSED AGENT TO BE PRESENT. BUYER TO PAY DETROIT INVESTMENT COMPANY A 295 PROCESSING FEE AT CLOSING.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
Size883 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1939
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #20250030809
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: No Garage
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $89,900
  • Price/SqFt: $101
  • Annual Tax Amount: $924
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: JUST NORTH OF W. MCNICHOLS, FOUR BLOCKS WEST OF GREENFIELD
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Living Area: 883 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20250030809
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Detroit Investment Company
  • Office Phone: (734) 838-9197
  • Listing Agent: Mark Hutter

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2019
Home Sold
$46,000
Sep 05, 2019
Home Sold
$39,000
Oct 08, 2015
Home Sold
$10,588
Oct 08, 2015
Home Sold
$26,500
Oct 18, 2011
Home Sold
$30,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$33,800$924
2023$27,100$924
2022$21,400$1,350
2021$17,000$1,350
2020$14,800$881
2018$10,000$881
2017$9,300$877

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Coleman A. Young Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

15771 Hubbell St

1

Cooke STEM Academy

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

18800 Puritan St

3

Edison Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

17045 Grand River Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,550. The majority of Detroit, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
19%
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?

50%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 17197 Rutherford St

The listing price of 17197 Rutherford St property is $89,900.

The property 17197 Rutherford St is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48235.

Sale Pending: 17197 Rutherford St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 17197 Rutherford St are: Coleman A. Young Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Cooke STEM Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Edison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Detroit Achievement Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rutherford Winans Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Renaissance High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Old Redford Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), University Yes Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $924 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 17, 2019 for $46,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 17197 Rutherford St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 17197 Rutherford St is 883 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 17197 Rutherford St is 1939.

This home is located at 17197 Rutherford St in Detroit, MI and zip code 48235 in the Upper West neighborhood. This 883 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $89,900.

Detroit, MI housing market in June 2025 saw over 79 listings sold above listed price, more than 74 sold at listed price and over 144 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Detroit, MI between May and June 2025 increased by 16.7%. In June 2025 median list price was $92,746 and the average listing age was 45 days.

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

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