$150,000

853 Melrose St Pontiac, MI 48340

$1,781
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
949 sqft
0.1 acres
$158 / sqft
House

Property details

About 853 Melrose St

Great investment opportunity or Ranch home for downsizers/first time homebuyers! Updated and refreshed 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bath all one level living style. Spacious Eat in Kitchen with room for family table open to Living Room for ease of entertaining. Private fenced Backyard perfect for outdoor living space.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size949 sqft
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1957
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #20251008371

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: No Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $150,000
  • Price/SqFt: $158
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,172
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Perry to Melrose
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Living Area: 949 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20251008371
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Brookstone, Realtors LLC
  • Office Phone: (248) 963-0501
  • Listing Agent: Shawn Hermansen

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853 Melrose St, Pontiac, MI 48340 - view of front of property

$150,000

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2018
Home Sold
$35,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$32,740$1,172
2023$30,150$1,067
2022$26,090$1,099
2021$22,880$1,067
2020$20,440$1,231
2018$15,520$904
2017$14,780$656

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Herrington School

Public District KG-6

0.7 mi

541 Bay St

2

Whitman Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

125 W Montcalm St

2

Rogers School

Public District PK-5

2.3 mi

2600 Dexter Rd

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 $58,125. The most common annual income of people living in Pontiac, MI is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 853 Melrose St

The listing price of 853 Melrose St property is $150,000.

The property 853 Melrose St is a house located in Pontiac, Michigan, 48340.

Active Listing: 853 Melrose St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 853 Melrose St are: Herrington School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Whitman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Rogers School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Pontiac Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Walton Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oakland County Academy of Media Technology (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pontiac High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Tier III Intervention Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Pontiac Academy for Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,172 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 20, 2018 for $35,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 853 Melrose St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 853 Melrose St is 949 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 853 Melrose St is 1957.

This home is located at 853 Melrose St in Pontiac, MI and zip code 48340. This 949 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Pontiac, MI there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 13 sold below and more than 7 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Pontiac, MI there were 0.7% less homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $145,000.

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

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