Great investment opportunity, the landmark castle of Stratford Road is now available. Prominent corner setting in Detroit's Green Acres, this brick and stone duplex offers two ranch units. Amazing turreted foyer gives access to both upper and lower units and features a grand spiral staircase with beamed and vaulted ceiling. Nearly identical floor plans up and down, 1500+ SF each including spacious living and dining rooms, three bedrooms and 1.1 baths with a sunroom for the lower and a balcony up. Gorgeous original natural wood trim and oak flooring throughout, wet plaster walls, vintage tile baths, metal framed windows with storms, vintage kitchen up and updated kitchen lower. 2019 roof replacement (complete tear-off), 2020 AC. Common basement with individual laundry and storage areas. Forced air heat and central AC, driveway parking for up to four cars. Ideal for owner-occupied, vacant lower is available for showings, leased upper will be shown upon offer acceptance.
Great investment opportunity, the landmark castle of Stratford Road is now available. Prominent corner setting in Detroit's Green Acres, this brick and stone duplex offers two ranch units. Amazing turreted foyer gives access to both upper and lower units and features a grand spiral staircase with beamed and vaulted ceiling. Nearly identical floor plans up and down, 1500+ SF each including spacious living and dining rooms, three bedrooms and 1.1 baths with a sunroom for the lower and a balcony up. Gorgeous original natural wood trim and oak flooring throughout, wet plaster walls, vintage tile baths, metal framed windows with storms, vintage kitchen up and updated kitchen lower. 2019 roof replacement (complete tear-off), 2020 AC. Common basement with individual laundry and storage areas. Forced air heat and central AC, driveway parking for up to four cars. Ideal for owner-occupied, vacant lower is available for showings, leased upper will be shown upon offer acceptance.
REALCOMP #2220027438
Jul 6, 2022
Sold
$345,000
$111/sq ft
Apr 25, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2022
Listed
$360,000
$116/sq ft
Great investment opportunity, the landmark castle of Stratford Road is now available. Prominent corner setting in Detroit’s Green Acres, this brick and stone duplex offers two ranch units. Amazing turreted foyer gives access to both upper and lower units and features a grand spiral staircase with beamed and vaulted ceiling. Nearly identical floor plans up and down, 1500+ SF each including spacious living and dining rooms, three bedrooms and 1.1 baths with a sunroom for the lower and a balcony up. Gorgeous original natural wood trim and oak flooring throughout, wet plaster walls, vintage tile baths, metal framed windows with storms, vintage kitchen up and updated kitchen lower. 2019 roof replacement (complete tear-off), 2020 AC. Common basement with individual laundry and storage areas. Forced air heat and central AC, driveway parking for up to four cars. Ideal for owner-occupied, vacant lower is available for showings, leased upper will be shown upon offer acceptance.
Public Records
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$139,900
$45/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20594026
Aug 26, 2013
Sold
$139,000
$45/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$45/sq ft
REALCOMP #213046854
Aug 26, 2013
Sold
$139,000
$45/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$45/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20586946
Mar 27, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2013
Listed
$149,900
$48/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20590046
Feb 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2012
Listed
$149,500
$48/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20586935
Jul 21, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2012
Listed
$149,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2009
Sold
$125,000
$40/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #21035379
Oct 8, 2009
Sold
$125,000
$40/sq ft
Mar 15, 2009
Listed
$139,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$87
2024
$87 (−99.5%)
2023
$15,923 (+280.2%)
2022
$4,188 (+3.1%)
2021
$4,061
2020
$4,059 (+1.7%)
2019
$3,990 (+4.4%)
2018
$3,823 (+0.6%)
2017
$3,801 (−0.4%)
2016
$3,818 (−3.7%)
2015
$3,965 (+0.4%)
2014
$3,951
Tax history for 20400 Stratford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$87
2024
$87 (−99.5%)
2023
$15,923 (+280.2%)
2022
$4,188 (+3.1%)
2021
$4,061
2020
$4,059 (+1.7%)
2019
$3,990 (+4.4%)
2018
$3,823 (+0.6%)
2017
$3,801 (−0.4%)
2016
$3,818 (−3.7%)
2015
$3,965 (+0.4%)
2014
$3,951
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,106
Year built
1929
Style
Townhouse
County
Wayne County
APN
02005200.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Laundry Features: Common Area
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,106
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi-Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 50.00X120.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,697
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Information
Directions: Two blocks south off 8 Mile Rd., between Woodward and Livernois
Subdivision Name: WOODWARD (PLATS)
Cross Street: S of Eight Mile/E of Live
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,106
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 02005200.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Listing Information
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Schools
Pasteur Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Mumford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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