$28,500

5700 Townsend St Detroit, MI 48213

$338
Closing credit¹
6 full
4,112 sqft
0.08 acres
$7 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 5700 Townsend St

6-unit apartment building w/lots of potential. 4 units have 2 bedrooms, 2 units have 1 bedroom. Property needs work, but there is plenty of room to grow in this up and coming neighborhood. Please note that the Detroit Land bank Authority is entitled to a tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatements and/or lot combinations that are otherwise available to the selected purchaser. DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development proforma and effect of any tax abatements on the purchase and development financing. Please refer to DLBA proposal guidelines.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size4,112 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1912
MLS #20240071565

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Architectural Style: Common Entry Building, Upper Lower Apartment
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $28,500
  • Price/SqFt: $6
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,064
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: NORTH OF GRATIOT / BETWEEN E GRAND BLVD & VAN DYKE
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Living Area: 4,112 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20240071565
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Bellabay Realty Tri Counties
  • Office Phone: (248) 274-6614
  • Listing Agent: Natasha C Richards

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5700 Townsend St, Detroit, MI 48213 - view of building exterior

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$-$2,064
2023$50,600$2,064
2022$43,700$1,137
2021$28,800$1,137
2020$22,200$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Oakland International Academy Elementary School

Public Charter 2-4

1.3 mi

4001 Miller St

3

Bridge Academy East

Public Charter PK-5

1.9 mi

9600 Buffalo St

3

Dickinson East Elementary School

Public District KG-6

2.1 mi

3385 Norwalk 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 $23,448. Typical income of Detroit, MI residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

83%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
21%
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
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • DodgeDodge

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 5700 Townsend St

The listing price of 5700 Townsend St property is $28,500.

The property 5700 Townsend St is a multi located in Detroit, Michigan, 48213.

Active Listing: 5700 Townsend St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5700 Townsend St are: Oakland International Academy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bridge Academy East (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dickinson East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Blackwell Institute (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Detroit Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), A.L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bridge Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Southeastern High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,064 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property 5700 Townsend St is 4,112 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5700 Townsend St is 1912.

This home is located at 5700 Townsend St in Detroit, MI and zip code 48213 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 4,112 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 7, 2024 and is currently priced at $28,500.

In May 2025 more than 85 listings in Detroit, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 74 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 169 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Detroit, MI between April and May 2025 increased by 12.1%. Listings spent 48 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $90,022 during the same period.

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

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