#20240068331, Todd D Sykes, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse
5208 Commonwealth St Detroit, MI 48208
Property details
About 5208 Commonwealth St
Woodbridge Historic District! Large brick home currently separated into 2 units and ready for an upgrade back to its original single family format. Wonderful Woodbridge! Here's your opportunity to own your dream home in Woodbridge. Recent history shows this home as a 2 unit income property, converted from a single family home in 1997 but could easily be a single family once more. This solid brick home features nice sized rooms, most with hardwood flooring. Multiple bedrooms with a kitchen on the first and second floors. The third floor has the potential to be a spectacular main bedroom suite. As an income property recent rental income averaged an estimated $2200 per month with each unit having separate heating and electric.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 112 spaces
- Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
- Architectural Style: Historic
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $390,000
- Price/SqFt: $191
- Annual Tax Amount: $937
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 5208 Commonwealth is located 1 block west of Trumbull and 3 blocks north of Warren. Cross street is Merrick.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,038 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
- MLS Number: 81025031931
- MLS Name: Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Renaissance Investment Co. Inc
- Office Phone: (313) 832-2286
- Listing Agent: Margaret Palmer
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $166,300 | $937 |
2023 | $141,100 | $937 |
2022 | $82,500 | $937 |
2021 | $26,000 | $937 |
2020 | $24,200 | $899 |
2018 | $16,700 | $899 |
2017 | $13,900 | $895 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.6 mi
•957 Holden St
2
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.9 mi
•435 Amsterdam St
2
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
2.3 mi
•10225 3rd 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 $37,530. Most Detroit, MI residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 5208 Commonwealth St
The listing price of 5208 Commonwealth St property is $390,000.
The property 5208 Commonwealth St is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48208.
Active Listing: 5208 Commonwealth St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5208 Commonwealth St are: University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), George Crockett Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Edmonson Montessori (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (PSAD) (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $937 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5208 Commonwealth St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 5208 Commonwealth St is 2,038 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5208 Commonwealth St is 1900.
This home is located at 5208 Commonwealth St in Detroit, MI and zip code 48208 in the Jeffries neighborhood. This 2,038 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $390,000.
While more than 79 listings in Detroit, MI in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 74 listings sold at asking price, and more than 144 were sold below. In June 2025 in Detroit, MI there were 16.7% more homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $92,746, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.