Spacious colonial with loads of potential, Hardwood flrs throughtout. PROPERTY HAS PLENTY OF POTENTIAL AND IS PRICED TO SELL. MUST SEE. Great opportunity. Property is Conveniently Located near schools, shopping centers, public transportation, and high ways. Cash offers are subject to 60 day Deed Restriction.
Spacious colonial with loads of potential, Hardwood flrs throughtout. PROPERTY HAS PLENTY OF POTENTIAL AND IS PRICED TO SELL. MUST SEE. Great opportunity. Property is Conveniently Located near schools, shopping centers, public transportation, and high ways. Cash offers are subject to 60 day Deed Restriction.
REALCOMP #212093665
Oct 18, 2012
Sold
$5,000
$3/sq ft
Sep 10, 2012
Listed
$4,930
$2/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20953917
Aug 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2012
Listed
$5,800
$3/sq ft
REALCOMP #212080058
Aug 8, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2012
Listed
$5,800
$3/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20958351
Aug 17, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2011
Listed
$10,900
$5/sq ft
REALCOMP #211014792
Aug 17, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2011
Listed
$10,900
$5/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60071114
Jan 27, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2010
Listed
$10,900
$5/sq ft
REALCOMP #210018517
Jan 27, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2010
Listed
$10,900
$5/sq ft
REALCOMP #24021331
Jun 4, 2004
Sold
$20,000
$10/sq ft
Feb 7, 2004
Listed
$34,900
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,332 (+3.8%)
2023
$1,284 (−24.6%)
2022
$1,703 (+14.8%)
2021
$1,483 (+22.7%)
2020
$1,209 (+46.7%)
2019
$824 (−50.3%)
2018
$1,659 (+8.7%)
2017
$1,526 (+25.6%)
2016
$1,215 (−5.5%)
2015
$1,286 (−27.2%)
2014
$1,766
Tax history for 253 Polk
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,332 (+3.8%)
2023
$1,284 (−24.6%)
2022
$1,703 (+14.8%)
2021
$1,483 (+22.7%)
2020
$1,209 (+46.7%)
2019
$824 (−50.3%)
2018
$1,659 (+8.7%)
2017
$1,526 (+25.6%)
2016
$1,215 (−5.5%)
2015
$1,286 (−27.2%)
2014
$1,766
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
50 009 01 0175 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Aug 1, 2013 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jul 17, 2013 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 9999
Land Information
Acreage: 0.07
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2000
School Information
School District: River Rouge School District
School District: River Rouge School District
Location Details
Municipality: River Rouge
Mail City: River Rouge
Subdivision: RIVER ROUGE PARK SUB
Municipality: River Rouge
Area (Municipality): River Rouge (82144)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 50 009 01 0175 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ann Visger K-5 Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Cb Sabbath 6-8 Preparatory Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
River Rouge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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River Rouge, MI • 48218-1028
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Estimated sale price
$55,000 – $67,000
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