Welcome to 5500 Devonshire, a beautifully renovated duplex offering an excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Each spacious unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 838 square feet of comfortable living space. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, brand-new kitchens with modern finishes, and fully renovated bathrooms, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere throughout. The thoughtfully updated interiors blend classic charm with contemporary conveniences, making both units highly desirable for tenants or homeowners alike. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major transportation routes, this turnkey property is ready for its next owner.
Morningside, located between East Jefferson Avenue and Mack Avenue, is a residential and lakeside Detroit neighborhood with brick Tudor homes and leafy parkways. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the East Warren Avenue corridor near Cadieux Road, where long-running eateries, corner markets, and service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. The Alger Theater anchors the area with its landmark marquee and community programming. Streets of early-20th-century houses and duplexes give the blocks a consistent architectural cadence. Lake St. Clair and the Grosse Pointe border shape the geography, with waterfront drives and pocket parks nearby. Daily life reads as calm and practical, with local institutions carrying the cultural weight.
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Offer insights
5500 Devonshire Rd · $200,000
$200K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $200K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
90 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.1%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Forced air heating
Bathrooms
2 total bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Natural gas furnace (forced air)
Exterior features
Brick exterior
Paved street access
Home design
Multi-family property
2-story colonial
Built in 1941
Basement foundation
Construction
Brick construction
Basement foundation
Built in 1941
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas
Financial info
Two-unit building
Net operating income reported at $12,000
Unit 1 rent listed at $1,100
Property has a lease
Other
Zoned residential
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to 5500 Devonshire, a beautifully renovated duplex offering an excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Each spacious unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 838 square feet of comfortable living space. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, brand-new kitchens with modern finishes, and fully renovated bathrooms, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere throughout. The thoughtfully updated interiors blend classic charm with contemporary conveniences, making both units highly desirable for tenants or homeowners alike. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major transportation routes, this turnkey property is ready for its next owner.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60999903
Jun 6, 2026
Listed
$200,000
$119/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10796
Oct 3, 2002
Sold
$74,000
$44/sq ft
Jul 11, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2002
Listed
$77,000
$46/sq ft
TO BE SOLD "AS IS". BUYER TO ASSUME "C OF O". LOWER UNIT HAS FIREPLACE. UPPER HAS NEWERWINDOWS. COVERED PORCH IN REAR. CLOSE TO NEWRONALD BROWN ACADEMY AND STELLWAGON SCHOOLS. LOWER UNIT LIVING ROOM 2' SMALLER DUE TO STAIRS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,322 (+0.5%)
2024
$2,311 (+51.3%)
2023
$1,527 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,480 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,439
2020
$1,438 (−5.1%)
2019
$1,516 (+3.7%)
2018
$1,462 (+0.5%)
2017
$1,455 (−0.3%)
2016
$1,460 (−11.1%)
2015
$1,642 (−18.1%)
2014
$2,006
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
114 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,933
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,933
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21070470.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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 95° 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
Detroit, MI • 48224 3235
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5500 Devonshire Rd
$196,713
$3,287 under list price of $200K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $118K to $245K.