Welcome to your new beginning in Detroit's vibrant 48224 community! Perfectly located near the conveniences of local shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home offers both comfort and long-term value. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting layout featuring two cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom - ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for manageable living with room to grow. Beyond its welcoming feel, this property is also a smart investment in one of Detroit's most active real estate markets, where homes are known to move quickly. Whether you're ready to settle into homeownership for the very first time or add to your portfolio, this home offers a wonderful balance of lifestyle and financial opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$59Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Regan Monzo• Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
•586-541-4000 (broker)
Listed by Erick Monzo• Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
Denby, located between Gratiot Avenue and Kelly Road, is a residential and residential Detroit neighborhood with brick bungalows and broad, tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gratiot Avenue corridor near E Outer Drive, where auto shops, corner markets, and long-running eateries set a steady, working-street rhythm. Housing stock leans toward early-to-mid-century single-family homes with tidy porches and deep setbacks. Side streets feel quieter, while Gratiot keeps the area connected to daily errands and transit. Nearby green space and school campuses add structure to the streetscape. Community touchstones include The Cadieux Cafe, The Painted Lady, and the historic Alger Theater.
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Market insights
11921 Riad St · $84,900
DAYS ON MARKET
223 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$84,900
Median sale price in this area is $231,361. (173% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Total of 3 rooms
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on entry level (approx. 12 x 11 and 11 x 12)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on entry level (approx. 7 x 6)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas fuel
Exterior features
Brick exterior
Paved street access
Frontage ~35 ft
Home design
Residential property
One-story design
Built in 1940
Basement entry level
Parking
Detached garage (1.5 parking spaces)
Construction
Brick construction
Basement foundation
Built in 1940
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (at street)
Natural gas
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to your new beginning in Detroit’s vibrant 48224 community! Perfectly located near the conveniences of local shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home offers both comfort and long-term value. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout featuring two cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom—ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for manageable living with room to grow. Beyond its welcoming feel, this property is also a smart investment in one of Detroit’s most active real estate markets, where homes are known to move quickly. Whether you’re ready to settle into homeownership for the very first time or add to your portfolio, this home offers a wonderful balance of lifestyle and financial opportunity.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60939969
May 6, 2026
Pending
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Nov 5, 2025
Price Changed
$84,900
$59/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Price Changed
$88,900
$62/sq ft
Oct 8, 2025
Price Changed
$98,900
$69/sq ft
Sep 25, 2025
Listed
$99,900
$69/sq ft
REALCOMP #20250013868
Apr 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2025
Listed
$48,900
$34/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60373848
Apr 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Apr 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2025
Listed
$48,900
$34/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60330587
Mar 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Feb 28, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 9, 2024
Price Changed
$49,800
$35/sq ft
Aug 9, 2024
Listed
$49,900
$35/sq ft
REALCOMP #20240058703
Mar 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 9, 2024
Price Changed
$49,800
$35/sq ft
Aug 9, 2024
Listed
$49,900
$35/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60283107
Aug 1, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jan 18, 2024
Listed
$38,500
$27/sq ft
REALCOMP #20240002878
Jul 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jan 18, 2024
Listed
$38,500
$27/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60210213
Dec 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Nov 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Oct 27, 2023
Price Changed
$38,500
$27/sq ft
Aug 7, 2023
Price Changed
$39,000
$27/sq ft
May 4, 2023
Listed
$39,500
$27/sq ft
REALCOMP #20230034317
Nov 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Oct 27, 2023
Price Changed
$38,500
$27/sq ft
Aug 7, 2023
Price Changed
$39,000
$27/sq ft
May 4, 2023
Listed
$39,500
$27/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60177580
Apr 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Feb 1, 2023
Price Changed
$39,500
$27/sq ft
Dec 6, 2022
Listed
$39,900
$28/sq ft
REALCOMP #20221066738
Apr 30, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2023
Price Changed
$39,500
$27/sq ft
Dec 6, 2022
Listed
$39,900
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 1995
Sold
$33,900
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1994
Sold
$13,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,176 (+0.3%)
2024
$1,171 (+4.6%)
2023
$1,120 (−13.0%)
2022
$1,288 (+21.5%)
2021
$1,060
2020
$1,060 (+10.2%)
2019
$962 (+13.7%)
2018
$847 (+0.2%)
2017
$845 (−13.4%)
2016
$976 (−10.5%)
2015
$1,091 (−16.1%)
2014
$1,300 (−7.2%)
2013
$1,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
123 ft.
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
690
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
690
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21057696.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 Single-Family Residential District is designed to protect and preserve quiet, low-density residential areas now primarily developed and those areas which will be developed with single-family detached dwellings and characterized by a high ratio of home ownership. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for activities associated with family life. To these ends, development is limited to a relatively low concentration and uses permitted by right are limited to single-family detached dwellings which provide homes for the residents of the area. Additional residential uses such as religious institutions, neighborhood centers, and utility uses necessary to serve the immediate area may be permitted on a conditional basis.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Detroit, MI • 48224 1586
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 11921 Riad St
$82,604
$2,296 under list price of $85K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $53K to $123K.