Take advantage of Detroit's investment, along with the $5,000,000 invested by Roger Penske, in the rebirth of the Jefferson - Chalmers area. This 3-bedroom 1,044 square foot brick ranch is just 2 blocks from the entrance to Ford Park along the Detroit River. Situated between Jefferson Ave. and the river, it is the place to be. Note that the owner has turned the water off. The lucky future resident or investor will find this a bargain. Highest and best offer due by Wednesday, June 19. NO Sign.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mitchell Simmer• Real Estate One-W Blmfld
Take advantage of Detroit's investment, along with the $5,000,000 invested by Roger Penske, in the rebirth of the Jefferson - Chalmers area. This 3-bedroom 1,044 square foot brick ranch is just 2 blocks from the entrance to Ford Park along the Detroit River. Situated between Jefferson Ave. and the river, it is the place to be. Note that the owner has turned the water off. The lucky future resident or investor will find this a bargain. Highest and best offer due by Wednesday, June 19. NO Sign.
REALCOMP #219049578
Jun 26, 2019
Sold
$50,105
$48/sq ft
Jun 12, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2019
Listed
$35,000
$34/sq ft
Take advantage of Detroit's investment, along with the $5,000,000 invested by Roger Penske, in the rebirth of the Jefferson - Chalmers area. This 3-bedroom 1,044 square foot brick ranch is just 2 blocks from the entrance to Ford Park along the Detroit River. Situated between Jefferson Ave. and the river, it is the place to be. Note that the owner has turned the water off. The lucky future resident or investor will find this a bargain. Highest and best offer due by Wednesday, June 19. NO Sign.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,672 (+1.3%)
2024
$1,650 (−6.7%)
2023
$1,770 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,714 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,665
2020
$1,665 (+38.3%)
2019
$1,204 (+3.8%)
2018
$1,160 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,154 (−0.4%)
2016
$1,159 (+20.9%)
2015
$959 (−8.1%)
2014
$1,044
Tax history for 259 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,672 (+1.3%)
2024
$1,650 (−6.7%)
2023
$1,770 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,714 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,665
2020
$1,665 (+38.3%)
2019
$1,204 (+3.8%)
2018
$1,160 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,154 (−0.4%)
2016
$1,159 (+20.9%)
2015
$959 (−8.1%)
2014
$1,044
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,044
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21051138.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,044
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Lot Size : 50.00X137.50
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,160
Location
Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Information
Directions: Jefferson to Dickerson/Lenox, Left on Averhill, Right on Riverside
Subdivision Name: HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK SUB (PLATS)
Cross Street: Jefferson
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21051138.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
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Climate risks
2/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $139,000
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