This classic home in desirable Green Acres where pride of ownership is evident in both the home and the neighborhood is ready for you. This builder owned home has been meticulously updated to keep its old school charm while providing a very modern living experience. Gleaming restored hardwood floors and original doors and trim brings out the essential elegance of this home. As you enter the home the grand staircase and large foyer make a welcoming and grand appearance at the same time. The completely updated kitchen with high end appliances, quartz counter tops and eating peninsula is great for cooking and entertaining guests. A walk-in pantry sits just off the kitchen for easy storage and a coffee station. The large living room features a fireplace and lots of natural light throughout. The large dining room featuring a coffered ceiling and ability to fit a large dining room table is a place where memories are made. There is a screened in the porch off the dining room leading to the back yard. The second level features two bedrooms and a modern common bathroom. The primary suite features a high-end luxury bathroom with steam shower and double vanity, a large bedroom with a walk-in closet. There is a small balcony off the primary overlooking the backyard. The home has a full basement which currently is used for storage and a laundry area but can easily be adapted for more living space/ recreation room. The landscaping is well maintained, and the back yard is fully fenced in with a separate dog run, a brick patio and thoughtful landscape throughout. There is also a two-car garage. Forced air a/c system to go along with the very desirable boiler heating system. A short drive to 8 and Woodward, I-75 and the Fashion Mile on Livernois gives you easy access to downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak and more. Welcome Home
Green Acres, located between 8 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road, is a residential and commuter-friendly Detroit neighborhood with broad lawns and mid-century brick ranches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 8 Mile Road and Greenfield Road corridor, where auto shops, longtime diners, and small storefronts set a steady, practical rhythm. Nearby, the historic Redford Theatre serves as a cultural anchor with classic marquee nights. The Motown Museum adds a city-defining creative landmark within a short drive. Streets read as quiet and orderly, with driveways, mature trees, and a low-rise skyline. Daily life centers on errands along the major arterials and calm blocks behind them.
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Market insights
20436 Briarcliff Rd · $425,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$425,000
Median sale price in this area is $225,000. (47% 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Total of 11 rooms
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the second floor — approx. 13 x 16, 11 x 11, and 12' wide
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One lavatory (two total baths/lavatories)
Main bathroom on the second floor (approx. 10 x 7)
Entry-level lavatory (approx. 7 x 5)
Kitchen
Entry-level kitchen (approx. 14 x 14)
Laundry & utility
Basement present (unfinished) — typical location for laundry/utility
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas fuel
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Brick exterior
Front porch
Paved street frontage
Home design
Residential, 2-story home
Built in 1927
Frontage approximately 40 feet
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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This classic home in desirable Green Acres where pride of ownership is evident in both the home and the neighborhood is ready for you. This builder owned home has been meticulously updated to keep its old school charm while providing a very modern living experience. Gleaming restored hardwood floors and original doors and trim brings out the essential elegance of this home. As you enter the home the grand staircase and large foyer make a welcoming and grand appearance at the same time. The completely updated kitchen with high end appliances, quartz counter tops and eating peninsula is great for cooking and entertaining guests. A walk-in pantry sits just off the kitchen for easy storage and a coffee station. The large living room features a fireplace and lots of natural light throughout. The large dining room featuring a coffered ceiling and ability to fit a large dining room table is a place where memories are made. There is a screened in the porch off the dining room leading to the back yard. The second level features two bedrooms and a modern common bathroom. The primary suite features a high-end luxury bathroom with steam shower and double vanity, a large bedroom with a walk-in closet. There is a small balcony off the primary overlooking the backyard. The home has a full basement which currently is used for storage and a laundry area but can easily be adapted for more living space/ recreation room. The landscaping is well maintained, and the back yard is fully fenced in with a separate dog run, a brick patio and thoughtful landscape throughout. There is also a two-car garage. Forced air a/c system to go along with the very desirable boiler heating system. A short drive to 8 and Woodward, I-75 and the Fashion Mile on Livernois gives you easy access to downtown Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak and more. Welcome Home
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61031775
Sep 30, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 19, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$141/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60128548
Aug 24, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$80/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Listed
$199,900
$67/sq ft
REALCOMP #20221029060
Aug 24, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$80/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Listed
$199,900
$67/sq ft
HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY MONDAY AUGUST 15TH AT 2:00. Desirable Green Acres Subdivision 1,800 sqft 3 bedroom brick colonial, huge living room with natural fireplace, large kitchen with lots of counter space, formal dining room or possible family room, first floor office with built-in desk, first floor 1/2 bath, large 3 season florida room, staircase to second floor features a chair lift, master bedroom with second floor balcony & full bath, nice bedroom sizes, updated 2022 second floor full bath, basement with bar area, backyard with 2 car garage, home is close to Hyde Park, Detroit Golf Club & Palmer Park with Splash Pad & Disc Golf Course, all data apx.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,958 (+90.9%)
2024
$7,834 (+3.1%)
2023
$7,595 (+154.7%)
2022
$2,982 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,897 (+1.2%)
2020
$2,862 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,813 (+4.9%)
2018
$2,681 (+0.2%)
2017
$2,674 (−10.2%)
2016
$2,979 (−3.3%)
2015
$3,081 (+0.4%)
2014
$3,070 (−3.3%)
2013
$3,175
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,800
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
02005737.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 20436 Briarcliff Rd
$428,724
$3,724 over list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $262K to $450K.