GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS RECENTLY UPDATED DUPLEX WITH STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT BOTH UNITS AND EXTERIOR MAKE THIS A LOW-MAINTENANCE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO. EXTERIOR UPGRADES INCLUDE NEW GUTTERS, EXTENSIVE TREE TRIMMING COMPLETED FOR CURB APPEAL AND SAFETY, PORCH IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NEW RAILINGS AND BRICKWORK REPAIRS. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE VACANT UNIT INCLUDE WINDOW REPAIRS, NEW KITCHEN INCLUDING NEW FRIDGE, UPDATED BATHROOM, NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING AND PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, LIGHT FIXTURES AND DOOR HARDWARE. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE TENANT OCCUPIED UNIT INCLUDE MINOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN. ONE UNIT IS VACANT AND ONE UNIT IS TENANT OCCUPIED AT $800/MO ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS. THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL FOR BOTH OWNER-OCCUPANTS AND INVESTORS. LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT THE OTHER, OR LEASE BOTH FOR STRONG CASH FLOW FROM DAY ONE. DON'T MISS THIS MOVE-IN-READY MULTIFAMILY OPPORTUNITY!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS RECENTLY UPDATED DUPLEX WITH STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT BOTH UNITS AND EXTERIOR MAKE THIS A LOW-MAINTENANCE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO. EXTERIOR UPGRADES INCLUDE NEW GUTTERS, EXTENSIVE TREE TRIMMING COMPLETED FOR CURB APPEAL AND SAFETY, PORCH IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NEW RAILINGS AND BRICKWORK REPAIRS. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE VACANT UNIT INCLUDE WINDOW REPAIRS, NEW KITCHEN INCLUDING NEW FRIDGE, UPDATED BATHROOM, NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING AND PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, LIGHT FIXTURES AND DOOR HARDWARE. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE TENANT OCCUPIED UNIT INCLUDE MINOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN. ONE UNIT IS VACANT AND ONE UNIT IS TENANT OCCUPIED AT $800/MO ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS. THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL FOR BOTH OWNER-OCCUPANTS AND INVESTORS. LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT THE OTHER, OR LEASE BOTH FOR STRONG CASH FLOW FROM DAY ONE. DON’T MISS THIS MOVE-IN-READY MULTIFAMILY OPPORTUNITY!
Greater Lansing AoR #60387829
Jun 27, 2025
Sold
$190,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 27, 2025
Sold
$190,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 11, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2025
Relisted
—
May 9, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2025
Price Changed
$189,900
$95/sq ft
Apr 22, 2025
Listed
$189,900
$95/sq ft
Apr 22, 2025
Listed
$199,900
$100/sq ft
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS RECENTLY UPDATED DUPLEX WITH STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT BOTH UNITS AND EXTERIOR MAKE THIS A LOW-MAINTENANCE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO. EXTERIOR UPGRADES INCLUDE NEW GUTTERS, EXTENSIVE TREE TRIMMING COMPLETED FOR CURB APPEAL AND SAFETY, PORCH IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NEW RAILINGS AND BRICKWORK REPAIRS. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE VACANT UNIT INCLUDE WINDOW REPAIRS, NEW KITCHEN INCLUDING NEW FRIDGE, UPDATED BATHROOM, NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING AND PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, LIGHT FIXTURES AND DOOR HARDWARE. INTERIOR UPDATES ON THE TENANT OCCUPIED UNIT INCLUDE MINOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN. ONE UNIT IS VACANT AND ONE UNIT IS TENANT OCCUPIED AT $800/MO ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS. THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL FOR BOTH OWNER-OCCUPANTS AND INVESTORS. LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT THE OTHER, OR LEASE BOTH FOR STRONG CASH FLOW FROM DAY ONE. DON'T MISS THIS MOVE-IN-READY MULTIFAMILY OPPORTUNITY!
Greater Lansing AoR #60347360
Nov 1, 2024
Sold
$150,000
$75/sq ft
Nov 1, 2024
Sold
$150,000
$75/sq ft
Oct 18, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2024
Listed
$119,800
$60/sq ft
Oct 15, 2024
Listed
$119,800
$60/sq ft
REALCOMP #20240077137
Nov 1, 2024
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2024
Sold
$150,000
$75/sq ft
Oct 18, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2024
Listed
$119,800
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 2002
Sold
$30,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,104 (+143.9%)
2024
$2,912 (+5.0%)
2023
$2,772 (+3.8%)
2022
$2,670 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,587 (+0.6%)
2020
$2,573 (+6.6%)
2019
$2,413 (−4.2%)
2018
$2,519 (+1.1%)
2017
$2,493 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,470 (+2.6%)
2015
$2,408 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,329
Tax history for 2511 SCHAEFER Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,104 (+143.9%)
2024
$2,912 (+5.0%)
2023
$2,772 (+3.8%)
2022
$2,670 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,587 (+0.6%)
2020
$2,573 (+6.6%)
2019
$2,413 (−4.2%)
2018
$2,519 (+1.1%)
2017
$2,493 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,470 (+2.6%)
2015
$2,408 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,329
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,938
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 001 01 0146 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Multi-Family
Property Type: Duplex
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1941
Land Information
Acreage: 0.14
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 60
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $32,711
Total Tax Amount: $2,858
Summer Tax Amount: $1,747
Winter Tax Amount: $1,111
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Mult-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Property Is Located On The Corner Of Schaefer Rd & Dora St.
Side of Street: W
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: FORT BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 001 01 0146 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Allendale Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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