This is not a fixer upper. This sharp move-in ready three bedroom brick ranch with a full basement is within walking distance of Ford Park and the Detroit River. Newly updated kitchen and bath, new paint and carpet. Two car garage with new garage door and door opener. New roof on the house and garage. New furnace, central air, hot water tank and updated electrical. As is sale, Seller made it easy and did the work for you. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on the Detroit Movement. All measurements are approximate, buyer and buyers agent to verify.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by James Merchant• Real Estate One-Novi
Bought with Christi Stepanski• Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
Source:REALCOMP #2200030384
Redfin Estimate
$180,853
$51K since sold in October 2020$5,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 28.6% lower than the average sale price ($253K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is not a fixer upper. This sharp move-in ready three bedroom brick ranch with a full basement is within walking distance of Ford Park and the Detroit River. Newly updated kitchen and bath, new paint and carpet. Two car garage with new garage door and door opener. New roof on the house and garage. New furnace, central air, hot water tank and updated electrical. As is sale, Seller made it easy and did the work for you. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on the Detroit Movement. All measurements are approximate, buyer and buyers agent to verify.
REALCOMP #2200030384
Jun 25, 2020
Sold
$130,000
$129/sq ft
Jun 1, 2020
Pending
—
May 8, 2020
Listed
$129,900
$129/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40034039
May 7, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 2020
Listed
$139,900
$139/sq ft
REALCOMP #2200018737
May 7, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 2020
Listed
$139,900
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,248 (−0.9%)
2024
$2,268 (+48.9%)
2023
$1,523 (+2.9%)
2022
$1,480 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,442 (+27.9%)
2020
$1,127 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,110 (+3.7%)
2018
$1,071 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,066 (−0.3%)
2016
$1,069 (+1.0%)
2015
$1,058 (−8.6%)
2014
$1,157 (−3.2%)
2013
$1,195
Tax history for 217 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,248 (−0.9%)
2024
$2,268 (+48.9%)
2023
$1,523 (+2.9%)
2022
$1,480 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,442 (+27.9%)
2020
$1,127 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,110 (+3.7%)
2018
$1,071 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,066 (−0.3%)
2016
$1,069 (+1.0%)
2015
$1,058 (−8.6%)
2014
$1,157 (−3.2%)
2013
$1,195
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,004
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,004
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,004
Building Sq. Ft: 1,004
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W RIVERSIDE DRIVE 66 HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PK SUB L49 P34 PLATS, W C R 21/744 50 X 137.50
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Lot Number: 66
Municipality Name: DETROIT
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 137.5
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,004
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21051146.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$172,000 – $208,000
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