Attention Investors: 18938 Moross Road is a diamond in the rough positioned for a high-yield flip or long-term equity hold. This 1.5-story brick ranch is a blank canvas requiring TLC to reach its full market potential, priced for the savvy buyer who understands the 48224 rental and resale velocity. The property is not rental-ready, offering a clean slate for a full mechanical and cosmetic renovation, while its classic Detroit brick construction provides solid bones for your project. With a partially finished basement and a versatile 704 sq. ft. layout, there is strong potential for forced appreciation through strategic updates. Located in the Moross-Morang area just minutes from the Grosse Pointe border and St. John Hospital, the property sits in a high-demand rental corridor once stabilized, making it ideal for a fix-and-flip or BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance) investor.
Moross-Morang, located between I-94 and 8 Mile Road, is a residential and commercial Detroit neighborhood with mid-century brick ranches and broad, tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Moross Road near Mack Avenue, where corner markets, takeout counters, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing stock leans practical and well-kept, with driveways, deep lots, and a streetscape shaped by postwar planning. The east-side geography keeps daily errands oriented to Mack and Moross corridors. Nearby green space and recreation centers add a grounded, local cadence. Community pillars include The Cadieux Cafe, The Alger Theater, and The Detroit Yacht Club.
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Market insights
18938 Moross Rd · $45,000
DAYS ON MARKET
177 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$45,000
Median list price in this area is $200,000. (344% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Total of 4 rooms
Full basement
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (9 x 12)
Second bedroom (9 x 14)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (7 x 5)
Kitchen
Kitchen (9 x 9)
Laundry & utility
Natural gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Sidewalk
Paved road
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Construction
Built in 1943
Brick and concrete construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas available
Electricity available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Attention Investors: 18938 Moross Road is a diamond in the rough positioned for a high-yield flip or long-term equity hold. This 1.5-story brick ranch is a blank canvas requiring TLC to reach its full market potential, priced for the savvy buyer who understands the 48224 rental and resale velocity. The property is not rental-ready, offering a clean slate for a full mechanical and cosmetic renovation, while its classic Detroit brick construction provides solid bones for your project. With a partially finished basement and a versatile 704 sq. ft. layout, there is strong potential for forced appreciation through strategic updates. Located in the Moross-Morang area just minutes from the Grosse Pointe border and St. John Hospital, the property sits in a high-demand rental corridor once stabilized, making it ideal for a fix-and-flip or BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance) investor.
REALCOMP #81026008754
Mar 25, 2026
Price Changed
$45,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Price Changed
$65,000
$78/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$70,000
$84/sq ft
+4
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31313486
May 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2017
Price Changed
$15,000
$18/sq ft
Feb 26, 2017
Listed
$18,000
$22/sq ft
REALCOMP #58031313486
May 5, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2017
Listed
$15,000
$18/sq ft
REALCOMP #28105765
Jun 18, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2008
Listed
$39,900
$48/sq ft
REALCOMP #27221044
Mar 24, 2008
Sold
$4,000
$5/sq ft
Dec 11, 2007
Listed
$4,900
$6/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1994
Sold
$22,500
$27/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #124508
Jun 28, 1994
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 1994
Sold
$22,500
$27/sq ft
Apr 12, 1994
Listed
$24,500
$30/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #128442
Jun 28, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 1994
Sold
$22,500
$27/sq ft
Apr 12, 1994
Listed
$24,500
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1992
Sold
$21,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,996 (+99.1%)
2024
$1,505 (+4.6%)
2023
$1,439 (+3.1%)
2022
$1,396 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,357 (+50.9%)
2020
$900 (+1.4%)
2019
$888 (+3.4%)
2018
$858 (+0.5%)
2017
$854 (−19.4%)
2016
$1,060 (+5.7%)
2015
$1,003 (−13.8%)
2014
$1,164
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
90 ft.
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
830
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
830
Year built
1943
Style
Townhouse
County
Wayne County
APN
21079467-8
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 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Detroit, MI • 48224
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18938 Moross Rd
$42,577
$2,423 under list price of $45K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $11K to $110K.