$713

closing credit¹

5056 Lafontaine St Detroit, MI 48236

$60,000
2 beds
1 full
800 sqft
0.1 acres
$75 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5056 Lafontaine St

Affordable living on Detroit's far east side. Charming Ranch style home with many updates and features including hardwood flooring in living room, updated kitchen with stylish backsplash, updated bathroom with newer fixtures, ceiling fan, canned lighting throughout: furnace, roof, water heater, and windows all newer. Good sized fenced yard with a firepit and a shed for storage, sitting area on porch with lots of potential for gardens and more. Mailing zip code is 48236, also for insurance. 1 year home warranty at close. All offers must have seen the property 1st.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size800 sqft
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingPaved Driveway
MLS #50160731

Summary

  • MLS Number: 50160731
  • MLS Name: MiRealSource
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty SCS
  • Office Phone: (586) 774-2300
  • Office Email: kevinhigginsrealtor@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Eric Goosen

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5056 Lafontaine St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$23,600$120
2023$17,600$120
2022$9,800$120
2021$-$120

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

John Monteith Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1275 Cook Rd

1

Distinctive College Preparatory

Public Charter KG-6

1.1 mi

19360 Harper Ave

1

Tyrone Elementary School

Public Magnet 4-6

1.1 mi

19525 Tyrone St

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 $34,605. Typical income of Detroit, MI residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

60%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 5056 Lafontaine St

This home is located at 5056 Lafontaine St in Detroit, MI and zip code 48236 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 800 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $60,000.

While more than 76 listings in Detroit, MI in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 63 listings sold at asking price, and more than 192 were sold below. The number of listings in Detroit, MI increased by 8.7% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $87,445 and the average listing age was 58 days.

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

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