Great opportunity for investors and buyers looking to bring their vision to life! This owner-occupied property offers plenty of potential and is ready for someone to transform it into a beautiful home or investment. The property features a traditional two-story layout and a solid opportunity to add value through updates and improvements. Property is owner occupied. All showings must be scheduled in advance and are limited to early morning or afternoon hours. Please do not disturb the occupant. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all measurements and property details.
Ravendale, located between East Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River, is a residential and industrial Detroit neighborhood with riverfront green space and working-port grit. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson–Conner corridor, where corner markets, auto shops, and long-view river traffic set a steady, utilitarian rhythm. Housing reads as compact brick bungalows and duplexes alongside warehouse blocks and rail-adjacent lots. The river edge frames daily life with open sky and freighter sightings. Nearby cultural anchors such as Pewabic Pottery, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford House help define the area’s sense of place. Streets feel practical and grounded, with parks and marinas stitching the shoreline to the grid.
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Market insights
12519 Evanston St · $35,000
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$35,000
Median list price in this area is $196,470. (461% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
6 total rooms
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 2 on the entry level and 2 on the second level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom and 1 lavatory
Flooring
Laminate, wood, and carpet flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Natural gas fuel
Exterior features
Paved street
Home design
Residential property
Two stories
Construction
Built in 1929
Brick exterior
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Great opportunity for investors and buyers looking to bring their vision to life! This owner-occupied property offers plenty of potential and is ready for someone to transform it into a beautiful home or investment. The property features a traditional two-story layout and a solid opportunity to add value through updates and improvements. Property is owner occupied. All showings must be scheduled in advance and are limited to early morning or afternoon hours. Please do not disturb the occupant. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all measurements and property details.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$880
2024
$880 (+3.4%)
2023
$851 (+2.5%)
2022
$831 (+2.2%)
2021
$812 (+0.9%)
2020
$805 (+1.3%)
2019
$794 (+3.7%)
2018
$766 (−7.1%)
2017
$824 (−7.5%)
2016
$891 (−10.4%)
2015
$994 (−1.2%)
2014
$1,006 (+2.4%)
2013
$983
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
92 ft.
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,311
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,311
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21005183.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
R2
Two-Family Residential District
The R2 Two-Family Residential District is designed to protect and enhance those areas developed or likely to develop with single- or two-family dwellings. The district regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for homes and for activities connected with family life. The only principal uses permitted by right are single- and two-family dwellings. Additional uses are conditional.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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 96° 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 • 48213 1824
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12519 Evanston St
$31,011
$3,989 under list price of $35K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $27K to $52K.