Welcome to 202 Riverside Drive, where classic Detroit character meets one of the city's most distinctive east-side neighborhoods. Located in Jefferson Chalmers, this brick home offers approximately 1,717 square feet of living space with 2.5 baths, two fireplaces, a partially finished basement, and a detached 2-car garage. From the moment you arrive, the home's timeless architecture and solid brick exterior make a strong first impression. Inside, the layout offers plenty of opportunity to create a space that feels both stylish and functional, while the fireplaces add warmth and character you simply do not find in newer construction. The generous lot provides room to enjoy the outdoors, entertain, garden, or create your own private retreat. Just minutes from the Detroit River, Alfred Brush Ford Park, East Jefferson, and the Grosse Pointe border, this location puts recreation, dining, shopping, and some of Detroit's most beautiful waterfront surroundings within easy reach. If you have been looking for a home with character, space, and the opportunity to make it your own, 202 Riverside Drive deserves a closer look. Schedule your private showing today.
Jefferson Chalmers, located between Alter Road and Connor Avenue, is a waterfront and residential Detroit neighborhood with canal-lined streets and brick Tudor-era homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along East Jefferson Avenue near Marlborough Street, where corner storefronts, marinas, and river traffic set a working-waterfront rhythm. The Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle and the historic Jefferson-Chalmers Historic District serve as local touchstones. Streets curve around the Fox Creek canal system, giving everyday walks a shoreline feel. Pocket parks and boat slips shape a lifestyle tied to the water. Architecture ranges from early-20th-century single-family houses to small apartment buildings with limestone details.
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Market insights
202 Riverside Dr · $300,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$300,000
Median sale price in this area is $229,248. (24% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: one on the second floor and two on the entry level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 lavatory; bathrooms on the second floor, entry level, and in the basement
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating with natural gas
Exterior features
Paved street
Home design
Two-story home
Parking
Detached garage with space for 2 vehicles
Construction
Built in 1936
Brick exterior
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water available at the street
Public sewer available at the street
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 202 Riverside Drive, where classic Detroit character meets one of the city’s most distinctive east-side neighborhoods. Located in Jefferson Chalmers, this brick home offers approximately 1,717 square feet of living space with 2.5 baths, two fireplaces, a partially finished basement, and a detached 2-car garage. From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless architecture and solid brick exterior make a strong first impression. Inside, the layout offers plenty of opportunity to create a space that feels both stylish and functional, while the fireplaces add warmth and character you simply do not find in newer construction. The generous lot provides room to enjoy the outdoors, entertain, garden, or create your own private retreat. Just minutes from the Detroit River, Alfred Brush Ford Park, East Jefferson, and the Grosse Pointe border, this location puts recreation, dining, shopping, and some of Detroit’s most beautiful waterfront surroundings within easy reach. If you have been looking for a home with character, space, and the opportunity to make it your own, 202 Riverside Drive deserves a closer look. Schedule your private showing today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,811 (−2.0%)
2024
$1,848 (+39.7%)
2023
$1,323 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,286 (−1.3%)
2021
$1,304 (+5.1%)
2020
$1,241 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,222 (+4.3%)
2018
$1,171 (+0.2%)
2017
$1,169 (−0.7%)
2016
$1,177 (+1.4%)
2015
$1,161 (−8.3%)
2014
$1,266 (−3.0%)
2013
$1,305
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
51 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,717
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,717
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21050316.
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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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2.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 202 Riverside Dr
$299,094
$906 under list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $140K to $760K.